Environmental Scientist - P2 Program & Waste Reduction

Cherokee Federal; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support the P2 program, conducting pollution prevention reviews and coordinating with government stakeholders to drive waste reduction and sustainability.

You will prepare written reports, document findings, and help ensure compliance across operations, with responsibilities including process reviews, data tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, sustainability, chemistry, or related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience supporting environmental compliance, pollution prevention, waste minimization, or sustainability programs.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate industrial/operational processes, identify improvement opportunities, and develop clear, implementable recommendations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for reports, meeting minutes, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience with IDEM pollution prevention programs, including Partners for Pollution Prevention.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in operational settings (manufacturing, maintenance, utilities, or logistics).
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pollution prevention (P2) process reviews to identify initiatives that reduce environmental impacts, including equipment alternatives, material substitutions, process changes, recycling opportunities, and waste generation reduction methods.
• Perform up to 12 P2 process reviews per year and document findings, recommendations, estimated benefits, and implementation considerations.
• Coordinate P2 process reviews and proposed initiatives with Government personnel, Environmental Protection (EP) Program Managers, and other Contractors as required to confirm feasibility and align execution plans.
• Prepare and deliver written P2 process review reports to the P2 Program Manager.
• Submit the annual IDEM Partners for Pollution Prevention recertification package and maintain supporting documentation as required.
• Attend IDEM P2 Partners meetings and events as directed to stay current on program requirements and best practices; communicate relevant updates to the Government team.
• Conduct P2 Program Status meetings with the P2 Program Manager upon request; prepare meeting agendas and capture/distribute meeting minutes and action items.
• Track process review outcomes and support analysis of trends in waste reduction opportunities and program performance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Process evaluation

Cross-functional coordination

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support the P2 program, conducting pollution prevention reviews and coordinating with government stakeholders to drive waste reduction and sustainability.

You will prepare written reports, document findings, and help ensure compliance across operations, with responsibilities including process reviews, data tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.