Environmental Specialist, Entry Mid

Cherokee Federal; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Hickam Air Force Base Civil Engineering Squadron. The role involves assisting with environmental programs and compliance.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with mid-level requiring three years of relevant expertise. Candidates should have strong communication skills and familiarity with military real property management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years of DoD facility/infrastructure experience (mid-level) or one year (entry-level).
• Experience and understanding of military real property management processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of briefing materials related to environmental programs.
• Provide support for data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate studies and actions in support of environmental quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

NexGen IT

BUILDER

MS Access

Job description

Environmental Specialist – Entry & Mid‑Level

Cherokee Nation Businesses is seeking a professional environmental specialist to support the Hickam Air Force Base Civil Engineering Squadron (647 CES) located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam. The Air Force is restoring Hickam AFB to the Air Force as the main service, and 647 CES requires contract support to enable the transition of real property and environmental project management from the Navy to the Air Force.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of briefing materials related to Air Force environmental programs.
• Provide support to the data collection, analysis, briefing preparation, working sessions, meeting attendance, and coordination.
• Offer analysis assistance on environmental and conservation regulatory issues, and legislative affairs that affect the programs.
• Assist in the preparation of policy and strategic guidance to evaluate and assess installation, command, and headquarters environmental requirements.
• Provide management support to coordinate efforts with other contractors, government agencies, and international entities.
• Coordinate studies and actions in support of environmental quality and other solutions for environmental requirements on military bases.
• Support the compliance and conservation program document development, data review, status reporting, meeting support, briefing preparation, strategic environmental plans review and input, and coordination of the Environmental Quality Program and strategic policy and legislative actions.
• Assist with environmental quality strategic communications, including the development of strategic environmental campaign plans and coordination and development of strategic policy and social media.
• Assist on actions related to the review of pending legislation and impacts to funding appropriated to activities, legislative inquiries/actions, and subsequent responses.
• Help coordinate office visits, preparation for presentations related to the program, and assistance in providing responses to state agencies in support of all missions.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated starting salary up to $95,000. Pay commensurate with experience. Full‑time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Mid‑Level: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, or related natural science field from an accredited institution in the United States; three years of DoD facility/infrastructure experience and five years of prior experience in environmental program management, or related experience.
• Entry‑Level: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, or related natural science field from an accredited institution in the United States; one year of DoD facility/infrastructure experience and three years of prior experience in Air Force real property at base level, or related experience.
• Experience working in Hawaii is a plus.
• Experience and understanding of the military real property management processes, database systems, and reports.
• Familiarity with engineering and facility plans and documents.
• Working knowledge of NexGen IT and/or BUILDER is preferred.
• Excellent communication and computer skills; intermediate proficiency with MS Excel (filters, sorts, pivot tables, conditional formatting, basic formulas); familiarity with MS Access.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Candidates must have a valid U.S. passport.
• Requires a Common Access Card (CAC) or the ability to obtain one through a federal security investigation.
• English language proficiency or fluency is mandatory.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

EEO Statement

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our affirmative action and equal opportunity employer statement, accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 notice.