Environmental Compliance Specialist (Pos #0097748T)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Environmental Compliance Specialist on a team of University of Hawaiʻi (UH) staff that supports the U.S. Army Reserve 9th Mission Support Command’s (USAR 9th MSC) compliance with applicable environmental laws in its operations in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific for preventative and reactive compliance issues. Acts as the subject matter expert in the areas of water quality, air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, solid waste, recycling, toxics, and safe drinking water programs. Supports the implementation of the following plans: Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans, Integrated Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plans, Integrated Stormwater Management Plan, Spill Prevention, and Control and Countermeasure Plans. Coordinates compliance efforts, including permitting and reporting for facilities and structures related to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Toxics, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and solid waste with representatives of USAR 9th MSC facilities and appropriate personnel. Conducts, prepares and reviews technical and analytical reports, inspections, and work orders related to water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, toxics, and solid waste with administrative support. Monitors to ensure compliance of inventories of all USAR 9th MSC facility structures/equipment subject to CWA and CAA restrictions and all waste (hazardous and solid) and materials inventories (including AULs). Conducts Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) Training as the SME for air, water, hazardous waste and material, toxics and solid waste with administrative support. Ensures timely reporting on all internal and external systems for which they are the SME on with administrative support. Responsible for annual review and updating of the following plans: Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans, Integrated Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plans, Integrated Stormwater Management Plan, Spill Prevention, and Control and Countermeasure Plans. Completes, with administrative support, internal Environmental Performance Assessment System EPAS (iEPAS) annually on water quality, air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, solid waste, toxics, and safe drinking water programs and External EPAS (eEPAS) as requested by the Program Manager related to SME areas. Works with appropriate DPW sections to ensure compliance actions are implemented. Understands stakeholder relationships. As needed, engage with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met at the respective locations. Collaborates on initiatives to build capacity for environmental compliance on military installations in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific through internships, graduate assistantships, and similar programs placing students and early professionals in USAR 9th MSC training positions benefiting both the students and the USAR 9th MSC environmental compliance programs. Coordinates such opportunities with similar programs within UH for environmental compliance on military installations. Shares best practices for environmental compliance on military installations through with the UH Land and Ocean Conservation Futures Environmental Stewardship Center, in coordination with USAR 9th MSC. Reports to the Environmental Compliance Program Manager assigned to the USAR 9th MSC at the University of Hawaiʻi for the UH Land and Ocean Conservation Futures Environmental Stewardship Center. Participates in coordination status meetings between UH and USAR 9th MSC at least monthly. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Environmental Science field with coursework in data science (e.g., statistics) and chemistry or a related field.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with environmental regulatory compliance.
Experience with military programs, including having served and/or been a civilian employee of the military.
Demonstrated experience obtaining State or Federal permits for water and air quality, hazardous materials, toxics, and waste disposal.
Demonstrated ability to prepare narrative summary reports and expense reports in accordance with regulation and policy.
Demonstrated ability to develop, define, and apply new and improved techniques, strategies, and original methods to environmental compliance efforts.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in environmental regulatory compliance.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and territorial laws, rules, regulations, and theories associated with environmental regulatory compliance for water, air, and waste streams.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide-ranging complex problems through creative reasoning and logic.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally, and by preparation of reports.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders, members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate and secure furnished equipment, such as a computer, and apply word/visual processing software, and other databases.
Must be able to pass a Department of Defense (DoD) security check and meet eligibility requirements for access to unclassified information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Steadfast commitment to high ethical and professional standards.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 6 hours straight to complete work in strenuous outdoor conditions.
Requires a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must be able to report to USAR 9th MSC Headquarters (HQ), building 1555 Suehiro Road Fort Shafter Flats, HI 96819 as the main place of work.
Ability to travel for multiple days independently, requiring a valid US Passport, to specified locations.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Master’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Data Science, Environmental Planning or a related field.
Demonstrated success in publishing scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrated ability to understand military structure, guidelines, and how to operate in a mission-focused climate.
Demonstrated ability to develop policy and procedures related to environmental compliance assignments.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Environmental Compliance Specialist supporting USAR 9th MSC compliance with environmental laws.
Acts as the subject matter expert in water quality, air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, solid waste, recycling, toxics, and safe drinking water programs.
Supports the implementation of Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans, Integrated Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plans, Integrated Stormwater Management Plan, and Spill Prevention, and Control and Countermeasure Plans.
Coordinates compliance efforts, including permitting and reporting for facilities and structures related to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Toxics, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and solid waste.
Conducts, prepares, and reviews technical and analytical reports, inspections, and work orders.
Monitors inventories of USAR 9th MSC facility structures/equipment subject to CWA and CAA restrictions and waste/materials inventories.
Conducts Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) Training.
Ensures timely reporting on internal and external systems.
Responsible for annual review and updating of key environmental plans.
Completes internal and external Environmental Performance Assessment System (EPAS) reports.
Works with appropriate DPW sections to ensure compliance actions are implemented.
Engages with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
Collaborates on initiatives to build capacity for environmental compliance through internships and assistantships.
Shares best practices for environmental compliance.
Participates in coordination status meetings between UH and USAR 9th MSC.
Performs other duties as assigned.