CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support II (Remedial Project Manager Support)

Cherokee Federal•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support II provides technical and program support to the Navy’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program Management Office (PMO) East, supporting BRAC management, BRAC Environmental Coordinators (BECs), and Lead Remedial Project Managers (LRPMs). The role supports investigation and cleanup of Navy BRAC properties under CERCLA and RCRA, advancing assigned projects toward site closure or long-term management. This is a non-personal services position requiring close coordination with Navy cleanup contractors and regulatory agencies, rigorous data analysis, and preparation of high-quality technical deliverables and draft documentation for government decision-makers. The position is based in San Diego, California, and supports the BRAC PMO East located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The work is performed primarily in an office setting, with regular and recurring field activities and occasional remediation-site visits. Applicants must meet the citizenship and clearance requirements stated in the posting. The position is pending a contract award, and applications are being accepted for an anticipated future need.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, such as Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering, from an accredited college or university.
At least six years of experience, including at least three years working on CERCLA and/or RCRA projects or other related federal environmental projects.
Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices applied to CERCLA/RCRA engineering.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and standards relevant to investigation and remediation of CERCLA hazardous substances, munitions, radiological materials, lead-based paint, asbestos, and petroleum, including CERCLA, SARA, RCRA, state hazardous waste laws and regulations, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act.
Experience with CERCLA/RCRA topics, including investigation and remediation of soil, sediment, groundwater, and soil gas.
Current OSHA HAZWOPER certification and appropriate refresher.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Ability to perform recurring field inspections, investigations, or surveys involving considerable walking, stooping, bending, and climbing.
Ability to work in an office setting and occasionally visit remediation sites; work involves moderate risks of discomfort and requires adherence to safety precautions.
Valid REAL ID driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 background investigation for limited-privilege and sensitive, non-classified information access, and to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required for consideration.
U.S. citizenship is required and must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, including Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
Ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense clearance process required to acquire a CAC.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer; the role may occasionally require standing or moving around the office for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting a Navy or other DoD environmental restoration program as a Remedial Project Manager or in an RPM-support role.
Navy BRAC or NAVFAC experience.
Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.

Responsibilities

Provide project management support for assigned Navy BRAC sites, advancing work through the CERCLA and RCRA process toward site closure or long-term management.
Collect data, interface with regulatory agencies, develop cost estimates and statements of work, and draft correspondence in line with established milestones; review work quality and progress to support accurate, executable schedules, estimates, and strategies.
Coordinate with Navy environmental contractors conducting CERCLA/RCRA investigation and cleanup work to monitor compliance with project scopes and schedules, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions to the LRPM.
Support work under Firm-Fixed-Price, IDIQ, Multiple Award Contract, Remedial Action Contract, and CLEAN contract types.
Review Environmental Restoration Program CERCLA documents, including RI/FS documents, Proposed Plans, Records of Decision, Remedial Designs, and Remedial Action Completion Reports, for compliance with CERCLA, the NCP, RCRA, and other ARARs.
Research and interpret proposed and existing federal and state environmental laws and regulations, and determine their applicability to Environmental Restoration Program projects.
Recommend technical principles, practices, theories, and solutions to technical issues to BRAC PMO management, BECs, and/or LRPMs.
Conduct recurring field inspections, investigations, and surveys at remediation sites.
Brief BRAC PMO management, BECs, and/or LRPMs on project status and assist in preparing briefings for Base Closure Managers and BRAC management.
Deliver internal and external presentations on assigned project status.
Participate in contractor, regulatory agency, internal staff, and organizational meetings; prepare attendance notes and track action items.
Interact regularly with personnel from the EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and state and local regulatory agencies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned within the scope of the contract.