Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Perform a variety of duties involving the execution, 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.
• 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.  Strong analytical, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.
• Travel to project sites 20-25% is required.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:  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. Additionally, 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.

 

Military Installation Access and Security Clearance:  This position requires access to military installations.  Must be able to qualify for and obtain a base access pass and currently hold or able to obtain a security clearance.

Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biology, geology, chemistry, environmental, or related field, from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred but not required.  Minimum of 2 or more years’ of environmental experience is required.

 

Certifications: 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, and/or Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certifications preferred.

 

Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice. 

 

Physical requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 30 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades.
• Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards. 

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. The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.