Environmental Specialist

ERG • Wallop Island, VA

33d • $110,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ERG is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, planning, and natural resources programs. This role is responsible for managing environmental planning activities, supporting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, conducting environmental inspections and studies, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This is a full-time, onsite position located at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field
• 5+ years of relevant environmental experience
• Experience supporting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) preparation, review, and inspection activities
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Experience supporting Hazardous Waste (HAZWASTE) programs and conducting fuel tank inspections, including underground and aboveground storage tanks
• Project management experience in an environmental compliance or planning context
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer an Environmental Planning Program supporting operations and compliance requirements
• Prepare Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs), Records of Environmental Consideration, and support the review and preparation of NEPA Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• Provide technical support for NEPA compliance by supplying site-specific information, coordinating with stakeholders, and participating in meetings
• Conduct environmental studies and special projects, including site characterization, restoration activities, wetland delineations, and compliance demonstrations
• Support natural resources programs, including required surveys, monitoring plans, protected species monitoring, wetlands activities, and ecosystem studies

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• educational benefits
• FSAs
• a generous 401k plan
• profit sharing
• an EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)

What This Job Offers

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