Regional Environmental Manager - Western Region

Liberty Military Housing • Oceanside, CA

275d • $125,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Liberty Military Housing Regional Environmental Manager (REM) for the Western Region, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations across the Southwest Marines, Southwest Navy and Joint Base Lewis McChord regions for Liberty Military Housing. You will oversee one direct report, the Environmental Compliance Specialist and provide strategic management and guidance on diverse environmental compliance aspects, including hazardous materials and waste, lead-based paint, asbestos, mold, radon, cultural resources, natural resources and more. You will collaborate closely with property management (PM) teams, construction services (CS), government partners, consultants, and legal counsel to maintain regulatory adherence to environmental regulations, environmentally related company policies, and project document requirements.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, other Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or other related field.
• At least 10 years' working experience related to environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, HUD, DOT, CA DTSC).

Nice To Haves

• Environmental Certifications including IICRC WRT/AMRT, DOT, CHMM or other environmental certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to PM and CS relating to hazardous materials (HM) and hazardous waste (HW) management.
• Ensure shops are inspected quarterly for compliance with environmental regulations and the LMH HM and HW Management Guide.
• Keep records and create spill response notifications for HM spills per the HMRPs.
• Obtain waste disposal permits as needed and coordinate with contractors for disposal of hazardous waste generated by our operations.
• Prepare annual California DTSC Hazardous Waste Generator verifications.
• Provide compliance guidance to PM and CS teams and coordinate permits as necessary for wastewater/storm water management.
• Educate PM teams on storm water best management practices as necessary.
• Provide guidance to PM and CS relating to compliance with the LBP & ACM O&M Plans.
• Maintain knowledge of new legislation relating to LBP and ACM.
• Coordinate annual 10 percent O&M inspections.
• Coordinate surveys for LBP and ACM for renovation projects, as needed.
• Coordinate with PM, CS, and consultants for painting/renovation projects which would trigger the EPA Renovate Right Rule or abatement regulations including project oversight, required notifications, and record keeping.
• Provide guidance to the Mold O&M Coordinator and obtain and maintain IICRC WRT and AMRT certifications.
• Provide guidance to PM and CS staff for management of historic resources in accordance with Programmatic Agreements (PAs).
• Coordinate project reviews with Qualified Historic Preservation Consultants as needed for renovation projects.
• Coordinate the preparation of Annual Cultural Resources Reports in accordance with Programmatic Agreements.
• Provide guidance to PM and CS staff on Natural Resource protection (including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act).
• Review proposed projects for potential impacts to natural resources and identify approval requirements and permits if needed.
• Coordinate radon testing and reporting and advise on air permits as necessary.
• Provide guidance to PM and CM with respect to UXO (Murphy Canyon).
• Prepare Site Approval and UXO forms for submittal to NAVFAC for projects involving digging (Murphy Canyon) outside of developed areas.
• Review Project Approval Forms (PAFs) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) documents and identify whether a Site Approval Request, Cultural Review, ACM/LBP Testing or regulatory consultations are required.
• Attend Government meetings and/or conference calls and inspections relating to natural resources, cultural resources or environmental compliance as needed.
• Maintain and update environmental plans/documents on share drive and the Knowledge Center.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance eligible after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership plan.
• Incentive Bonus Program.
• 10 Paid holidays per year.
• 40 hours Paid Sick Leave per year.
• 80 hours Paid Vacation per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree