Environmental SME

Nakupuna Services LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Services is seeking a full-time Environmental Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support DoWEA Pacific Region. The role focuses on environmental health leadership, AHERA compliance, and regulatory guidance for facilities across multiple installations.

Responsibilities include responding to environmental inquiries, conducting onsite testing, and providing expert guidance on asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, water, and mold issues. Travel to overseas sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or higher in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience investigating environmental health hazards across facilities.
• CIH or CSP certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary SME for DoWEA environmental inquiries on asbestos, lead-based paint, IAQ, water quality and mold hazards.
• Coordinate quarterly Teams meetings with DoWEA Program Manager and AHERA Points of Contact.
• Develop SME briefings on asbestos or environmental health topics for quarterly meetings.
• Perform annual regulatory reviews and update AHERA-related documents for compliance.
• Develop Asbestos Abatement Specifications and review project design or SOW for renovations.

Skills

Environmental health hazards

AHERA knowledge

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

CIH/CSP preferred

Education

B.S. in Industrial Hygiene / Environmental Engineering / Physical Sciences

Job description

Environmental SME

Job Locations

US-HI-Honolulu | US-VA-Arlington | US-SC-Charleston | US-MD-Patuxent River | US-TX-San Antonio | US-CA-San Diego

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-7034
• Type: Full-Time Salaried
• Company: Nakupuna Services
• Additional Locations: US-VA-Arlington | US-SC-Charleston | US-MD-Patuxent River | US-TX-San Antonio | US-CA-San Diego

Overview

Nakupuna Companies seeks to hire a full-time Environmental Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our DoWEA Team. The candidate will be responsible for serving as the primary environmental health technical authority for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific Region. This role involves formulating responses to environmental inquiries, conducting onsite testing, and providing expert guidance on environmental safety issues, including asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, water, and mold. This critical role supports the protection of military-connected students and staff across 45 school campuses on 21 U.S. military installations throughout Japan, Okinawa, South Korea, and Guam.

Responsibilities

Job Duties Include: The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this position, but management may assign additional duties and responsibilities at any time. Specific duties include:

• Environmental Inquiries & Response: Serve as the primary SME for DoWEA environmental inquiries regarding asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, drinking water quality, and mold hazards.
• Quarterly Meeting Facilitation: Coordinate, host, and facilitate quarterly Teams teleconference meetings with the DoWEA AHERA Program Manager and Region AHERA Points of Contact (POCs) to provide updates, solicit input, and facilitate decisions.
• SME Briefings: Develop and present SME briefings on relevant asbestos or environmental health topics during the quarterly AHERA meetings.
• Regulatory Reviews: Perform comprehensive annual regulatory reviews, updating the Asbestos Related Regulatory Considerations for Renovation and Demolition document to ensure compliance with local, federal, and host-nation requirements (e.g., Japan Environmental Governing Standards [JEGS]).
• Abatement & Project Design: Develop Asbestos Abatement Specification packages and perform Project Design or Statement of Work reviews in preparation for DoWEA facility renovation and demolition projects.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate is familiar and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Extensive expertise in investigating, diagnosing, and managing complex environmental health hazards (asbestos, lead, mold, water) in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Deep understanding of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), 40 CFR Part 763, and EPA environmental safety guidelines.
• Strong technical writing skills to author formal health hazard recommendations, abatement specifications, and regulatory compliance reports.
• Professional registration as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is highly preferred.

Education & Experience: The successful candidate must possess:

• Education: A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or higher degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related environmental health discipline.
• Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive technical experience investigating and managing environmental health hazards across commercial or institutional facilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: Candidates are continually required to stand, walk, utilize their hands, and finger dexterity. Work may involve traversing school campuses, inspecting mechanical or utility spaces for environmental hazards, and occasional travel to overseas installations for onsite testing.

Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Secret clearance preferred. Must be capable of passing necessary background investigations, including an FBI Fingerprint Check and Tier 1 childcare investigation.

Work Location: Work is primarily performed in an office setting supporting DoWEA Pacific Region operations, with deployment requirements to school campuses located in Japan, Okinawa, South Korea, and Guam as environmental testing needs dictate. The ideal candidate will reside in or near one of our strategic hubs: Arlington, VA; San Antonio, TX; Charleston, SC; San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 to $145,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees