Environmental Scientist

Nakupuna Companies • Honolulu, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is looking for an Environmental Scientist to assure that all environmental goals are attained and support environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance projects. This position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Requirements

• Ability to professionally interact with managers, coworkers, field operations staff, technical staff, and subcontractors.
• Capable of supporting development of or writing project work plans, health and safety plans, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Self-motivated, able to function as part of a team, able to think critically.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as evidenced by a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to qualify for and obtain a base access pass and currently hold or able to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, geology, chemistry, environmental, or related field, from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of 2 or more years’ of environmental experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Professional certifications such as OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification with current 8-Hour Annual Refresher, OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction Industry safety training, Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties involving the execution, management, coordination, monitoring and oversight of environmental projects which includes installation restoration sites, military munitions response sites, and environmental compliance sites
• Plan, manage, and conduct environmental restoration projects such as investigations, designs, remediations, and long-term management and maintenance of hazardous materials/waste and military munitions sites and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws
• Plan, manage, and conduct environmental compliance projects such as Environmental Hazard Management Plans (EHMPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), Land Use Control Implementation Plans (LUCIPs), Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Assessments, and NEPA documents such as Categorical Exclusions, and Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• Plan, manage, and conduct outreach for environmental projects such as preparing community/public outreach materials and presentations as well as presenting technical topics to the regulators, community and public
• Conduct project and contract management of environmental projects, including complying with scopes of work, developing and managing project schedules, and performing financial management such as preparing invoices, monthly/periodic status reports, and preparing cost estimates for environmental projects
• Responsible for preparing technical reports, development and oversight of remedial/removal actions, field sampling and field procedures of soil and groundwater investigations, and oversight of munitions response projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to solutions that promote environmental stewardship.
• Prepare cost and technical proposals for potential contracts.
• Support business development initiatives for the environmental business line.
• Network with potential teaming partners and clients
• Manages client expectations and maintains routine communication with clients and regulatory agencies

Benefits

• The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees