Environmental Lead

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Environmental Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining an enterprise environmental-management framework to ensure compliance across all sites and associated operations. The incumbent will develop, manage, and evaluate environmental compliance programs, manage environmental records and reporting, and provide technical and regulatory expertise on matters related to hazardous materials, waste management, spill prevention and response, occupational and environmental health (OEH), and federal, military, and host-installation environmental compliance requirements.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Located in Hawaii with support for Socorro, NM and Diego Garcia NSF

• Serve as the designated client's Environmental Lead, maintaining the environmental-management framework across all sites to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Execute program-level oversight for site environmental activities, liaising with Government stakeholders, host installations, and local site personnel.
• Develop, update, and implement environmental plans, procedures, training, records, inspection schedules, reporting deliverables, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate initiatives related to hazardous-material/waste management, spill prevention and response, permitting, environmental compliance, and OEH.
• Analyze environmental data, identify trends or deficiencies, interpret regulatory/host installation requirements, and prioritize corrective actions.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with federal, military, and host-installation environmental regulations and requirements, including inspections, audits, and special investigations.
• Establish strategies to ensure facilities are continuously prepared for official inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with site facility personnel to obtain necessary compliance data within their respective roles.
• Conduct training sessions and provide guidance to personnel on environmental management, hazardous-material handling, spill response, and other compliance-related topics.
• Coordinate with other program-level key personnel, ensuring proper cross-training and cross-site coverage to meet mission needs.
• Support after-hours incident response, inspection activities, exercises, and official reporting for environmental-related events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications - Here's What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health, safety, natural resources, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Equivalent senior Federal or military environmental experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• HAZWOPER, CHMM, CSP, CIH, environmental compliance, hazardous-material/waste, spill-response, or ISO 14001 credentials are preferred, as applicable.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental compliance, OEH, hazardous-material/waste management, spill response, or related environmental programs.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting Federal programs, military operations, industrial sites, or geographically dispersed operations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in environmental program management, regulatory interpretation, inspections, hazardous material/waste management, spill response, OEH practices, and training.
• Demonstrated ability to lead environmental initiatives within classified, geographically dispersed mission environments.
• Top Secret/ SCI Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to clearly articulate technical concepts, document processes, and train personnel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in high-pressure, high-availability environments.
• Proficiency in leading cross-functional and cross-site teams with a focus on collaboration and shared objectives.
• Familiarity with 24/7 operational workflows to meet critical mission needs.
• Proactive and resourceful leader with a commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment and technical environment supporting classified operations dispersed geographically across time zones.
• 24/7 operational readiness, with an expectation of occasional after-hours support for incidents, exercises, deadlines, and travel obligations.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.