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

Cherokee Federal•San Diego, CA

11d•$110,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The CERCLA/RCRA Engineering Support II supports the Navy’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program Management Office East and provides technical and program support to BRAC PMO management, BRAC Environmental Coordinators, and Lead Remedial Project Managers overseeing investigation and cleanup of Navy BRAC properties under CERCLA and RCRA. The role supports assigned projects through the regulatory process toward site closure or long-term management. It is a non-personal services position involving close collaboration with Navy cleanup contractors and regulatory agencies, technical deliverable development, data analysis, and preparation of draft documentation for government decision-makers. The position performs project management support, reviews environmental restoration documents for regulatory compliance, researches applicable environmental laws, tracks contractor scope and schedule performance, and provides project status briefings and presentations. It includes recurring field inspections, investigations, and surveys, as well as office work. The position has no supervisory or management authority. It is based in San Diego, California, while supporting the Navy BRAC PMO East, located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The opportunity is pending a contract award; applications are being accepted for an anticipated future need, and no offer will be extended before the applicable salary range is posted after award and funding determination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences such as Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, or Biology, or in 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 applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including federal and state requirements for investigation and remediation of CERCLA hazardous substances, munitions, radiological materials, lead-based paint, asbestos, and petroleum; examples include CERCLA, SARA, RCRA, state hazardous waste laws, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act.
Experience with broad 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, and surveys involving considerable walking, stooping, bending, and climbing.
Ability to work in an office setting with occasional visits to remediation sites.
Ability to work with moderate risks of discomfort while adhering to safety precautions.
Valid REAL ID driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 background investigation supporting limited privilege and sensitive (non-classified) information access, and to obtain a Common Access Card.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check and Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
U.S. citizenship is required and must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
Requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one; also requires the ability to pass the DoD clearance process to acquire a Common Access Card.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about 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) credential, Professional Geologist (PG) credential, or Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.

Responsibilities

Provide project management support for assigned Navy BRAC sites and advance projects 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 accordance with established milestones; review project quality and progress to help ensure schedules, estimates, and strategies are accurate and executable.
Coordinate with Navy environmental contractors performing CERCLA/RCRA investigations and cleanup, monitor adherence to project scopes and schedules, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions to the Lead Remedial Project Manager.
Support work under contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price, IDIQ, Multiple Award Contracts, Remedial Action Contracts, and CLEAN contracts.
Review Environmental Restoration Program CERCLA documents, including RI/FS reports, Proposed Plans, Records of Decision, Remedial Designs, and Remedial Action Completion Reports, for compliance with CERCLA, the NCP, RCRA, and applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements.
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 resolutions for 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 with briefings for Base Closure Managers and BRAC management.
Conduct 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 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.

Benefits

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Professional development, training, and certification support.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection. Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.