Sr Environmental Scientist Jobs

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .

SUMMARY

We are seeking a qualified Environmental Scientist to provide technical Advisory and Assistance support to the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program. AFCEC is a Field Operating Agency (FOA) of the United States Air Force that provides a full range of technical and professional services to the Air Force community in areas related to environmental restoration, pollution prevention, environmental planning, design and construction management, and comprehensive planning and design.

This candidate will work with a team of environmental scientists and engineers to provide Advisory and Assistance (A&AS) support to assist with the U.S. Air Force’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program with a specific emphasis at Former McClellan and Mather AFBs in CA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Task and project management
• Evaluation of procedures and technologies including those required to address emerging contaminants, including perfluorinated compounds, in groundwater and surface water at BRAC locations
• Contract surveillance
• Planning, programming, and budgeting (PPBE)
• Environmental restoration liability reporting
• Review of work produced by peers and field contractors
• Analysis of policy and guidance that impacts the Air Force BRAC program
• Post-transfer management
• Provide specialized advisory and assistance (A&AS) support services to the Air Force including but not limited to:
• Conduct effective technical presentations based on client needs including professional/tactful coordination with a variety of project stakeholders
• Familiarity with principles of groundwater and soil vapor flow and contaminant transport in groundwater and vadose zone a plus
• Property transfer
• Interaction and correspondence with BRAC Environmental Coordinators
• Managing the execution of technical work and client deliverables
• BRAC environmental restoration
• Technical writing to support document development for property transfer activities
• Data reporting
• Provide direct Base Environmental Coordinator technical support to Air Force
• Field oversight at multiple BRAC installations

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

No supervisory/management authority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least ten (10) years of experience in environmental restoration accomplished under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Knowledge of the Installation Restoration Programs (IRP)
• A Master’s degree from an accredited discipline university in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with the Air Force environmental restoration program a plus
• Experience interacting with state and federal environmental regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) and Federal Acquisition Regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Utilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Project Management experience a plus
• Good organizational skills and excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to organize and gather project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports and provide recommendations without assistance
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Investigation and must be able to obtain a government Common Access Card (CAC)
• Ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote work from home , Mon-Fri, 40+ hours per week.

Onsite field oversight required based on program needs

Up to 25% travel required for this position

CNB offers discretionary annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. CNB offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

Compliance

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

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