Environmental Scientist

Cherokee Federal; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Other benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer – Journeyman to support the U.S. Air Force Environmental Restoration Program.

The role involves advisory and assistance services for environmental investigation and remediation contracts, SOW development, and contractor oversight. Applicants should have 3–10 years in environmental restoration under RCRA/CERCLA, plus knowledge of PBR/ORC and contract acquisition.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an Engineering or Scientific discipline or related field is required; substitution for master’s degree based on experience.
• Three to ten years of experience in environmental restoration under RCRA and CERCLA.
• Experience with Performance Based Remediation (PBR) and Optimized Remediation Contracts (ORC).
• Contract acquisition experience with various vehicles (Air Force, GSA, USACE).
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, DERP, and FAR.
• Experience interacting with state and federal environmental regulatory agencies preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• US Citizenship and DoD security clearance NACI required; pre-employment checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory and assistance support to the Air Force for environmental investigation and remediation oversight.
• Lead safety briefings and escort remediation contractors in controlled areas.
• Develop statements of work and IGEs for remediation contracts.
• Review contractor deliverables including work plans and reports.
• Conduct data gap analyses using ERPIMS and submit Data Gap reports.
• Develop and refine project requirements for site closure and manage project schedules.
• Update MAPs, Community Relations Plans, and site documents with latest cleanup information.
• Assist with technical presentations to Air Force stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are looking for Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer to assist with the U.S. Air Force’s Environmental Restoration Program. This support will provide Advisory and Assistance (A&AS) services to AFCEC/CZO and CZR.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Journeyman:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Journeyman Responsibilities Include:

• Provide specialized advisory and assistance (A&AS) support services to the Air Force including:
• Environmental investigation and remediation contract oversight
• Safety briefings and accompanying remediation contractors into controlled areas and providing controlled area safety briefings.
• Development of statements of work and independent government estimates for environmental investigation and remediation contracts
• Reviewing investigation and remediation contractor’s deliverables including work plans, investigation reports, and recurring performance reports
• Conducting data gap analysis using ERPIMS data and submitting Data Gap reports
• Developing and refining current year and outyear project requirements to move sites toward site closure.
• Reviewing environmental investigation and remediation project schedules
• Updating Management Action Plans, Community Relations Plans, and other general Installation documents with the latest site cleanup information and status
• Assist with technical presentations to Air Force stakeholders in coordination with a variety of project stakeholders.
• Management of technical teams to include workload distribution and timely deliverable submittals.
• Interaction and correspondence with installation and AFCEC program managers
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Journeyman Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited discipline university in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline or related field is required. Substitution for master’s degree based on experience.
• Three (3) to ten (10) years of experience in environmental restoration accomplished under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Performance Based Remediation (PBR) and Optimized Remediation Contracts (ORC) experience with one or more Federal agencies
• Experience with contract acquisition process including a variety of contract vehicles such as Air Force, GSA and USACE
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) and Federal Acquisition Regulations including investigation of sites, site cleanup, and site closure.
• Experience interacting with state and federal environmental regulatory agencies preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines.
• U.S. Citizenship and DoD government security clearance NACI required,
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements,
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Disclaimer:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Secret clearance.