Environmental Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates • Johnson City, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Manager is responsible for the oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement of all environmental programs at the Client site, including munitions operations, advanced manufacturing activities, and waste processing operations. This position manages all environmental permitting and regulatory requirements and provides leadership to waste technicians across all shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of environmental management experience in manufacturing, defense, hazardous materials, or related industrial settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and reporting (SWPPP, NPDES, SARA/EPCRA, RCRA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements clearly to operations.
• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts and manage competing priorities.
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance, if required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with hazardous waste programs and/or nuclear or radiological materials.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of environmental programs covering munitions, advanced manufacturing activities, and waste processing.
• Manages all environmental permitting requirements, including: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), NPDES, SARA Title I, II, III (EPCRA reporting), and any additional federal, state, or local environmental permits and reports.
• Ensures full compliance with EPA, DOE, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Oversees environmental sampling, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Maintains accurate environmental documentation, records, and compliance calendars.
• Prepares and submits all required environmental reports within established timelines.
• Serves as the primary site contact for environmental regulators and external auditors.
• Leads environmental risk assessments and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervises waste technicians on all shifts, ensuring proper training, performance, and coverage for waste operations.
• Supports waste characterization, profile management, storage, handling, and shipment in compliance with RCRA and other applicable regulations.
• Develops and delivers environmental training programs for employees and contractors.
• Participates in site leadership meetings and provides environmental guidance to operations teams.
• Supports emergency response planning and serves on emergency response teams as needed.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager