Description
Environmental Manager
Skookum Contract Services
Oak Harbor, Washington (Naval Air Station Whidbey Island)
Salary: $156,000 annually, plus excellent benefits, including a one-time payment relocation bonus of $5,000.
Skookum Contract Services (Skookum) is a national nonprofit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. The Environmental Manager position is based at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the premier naval aviation installation in the Pacific Northwest, located in Oak Harbor, Washington. The City of Oak Harbor, located on Whidbey Island, has a population of 23,000 and can be reached by land or ferry, about a two-hour drive northwest from Seattle. The surrounding area consists of breathtaking scenery and is in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, which results in half the annual rainfall of Seattle. The nearby San Juan Islands, Mt. Baker, and the Cascade and Olympic Mountains offer many recreational activities.
Headquartered in Bremerton, Washington, Skookum is dedicated to providing a safe and respectful work environment to its employees while adhering to its mission-focused culture and core values of diversity, partnership, commitment, integrity, and quality. Skookum has a workforce of over 1,400 employees in 14 states, with one third of its employees being veterans. As a proven leader in Facilities Management and Logistics Support services, Skookum specializes in public works, fleet management, and warehousing and distribution.
The Environmental Manager position involves managing and continuously improving multiple environmental compliance programs and activities, including but not limited to stormwater, wastewater, air, hazardous waste, and petroleum hydrocarbons, while ensuring alignment with the Department of Defense and applicable state of Washington Department of Ecology standards. This includes overseeing timely inspections of structures and systems (e.g., stormwater collections ponds, aboveground storage tanks, hazardous waste collection areas), implementing safe and environmentally sound pest management strategies, and maintaining Environmental Department spill response readiness.
Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of experience in Environmental Management is required. 10-15 years of environmental operations experience is preferred. A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of experience in hazardous waste management and hazardous substance spill response is required. As well as a minimum of two (2) years of experience in spill prevention and countermeasures (SPCC) management and underground storage tank management is required. Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) and/or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred. 16 hours of DOT hazardous material training (can be obtained prior to hire or soon after employment). Candidates must obtain additional training once employed according to the BOSC contract requirements listed for Environmental Manager within six (6) months. Candidates with equivalent experience will be factored relative to college degree requirements. A valid driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position. A HAZWOPER pre-employment medical examination is required.
Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance. Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days of employment. Flexible Spending Account for both medical and dependent care. 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave. Potential shared earning bonus. Tuition assistance available after one (1) year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents. Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities. Verizon wireless discount. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Skookum Contract Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by September 22, 2024. (Open until filled.)