Environmental Program Manager

About the role

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

• Oversee the facility's environmental compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and DoD/Army requirements
• Manage compliance activities related to air emissions, water quality, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, solid waste, and pollution prevention
• Ensure environmental permits, plans, procedures, and required documentation are current and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on facility operations, developing and implementing strategies to address new or revised requirements
• Coordinate environmental inspections, audits, assessments, and regulatory agency visits
• Identify environmental compliance deficiencies, oversee corrective action plans, and track resolution through completing
• Manage required environmental monitoring, sampling, testing, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting
• Develop and implement environmental compliance procedures, training programs, and awareness initiatives for facility personnel
• Serve as a primary point of contact for environmental compliance matters, coordinating with government representatives, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
• Evaluate facility operations and processes to identify potential environmental risks and recommend measures to prevent violations and improve compliance
• Prepare environmental compliance reports, briefings, and program status updates for government leadership
• Manage and provide technical oversight of a multidisciplinary technical staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development to ensure successful project execution

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental compliance programs at industrial, manufacturing, federal government, or military facilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and solid waste
• Experience coordinating environmental inspections, regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and corrective actions
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and translate requirements into practical facility-level compliance procedures
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with facility personnel, government clients, and regulatory agencies
• 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

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive air permitting experience
• Experience supporting U.S. Army or other Department of Defense installations
• Familiarity with Army Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements and ISO 14001 standards
• Experience with State of Nevada environmental regulations
• Professional Certification (i.e, PE, PG)

Pay and benefits

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including 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) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.