Environmental Manager - Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Environmental Manager to support a government contract on the island of Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. The role ensures operations comply with the Environmental Management System and other sustainability requirements, and develops, implements and monitors environmental strategies, policies and programs. The position is pending contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise environmentally focused support services, investigations and analyses, and ensure compliance with the Environmental Management System, the Performance Work Statement and the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Manage staff and resources for the environmental management function.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the environmental program, oversee the annual self-assessment, and ensure compliance with permits, regulations and practices such as sample collection, monitoring, records keeping, training and inspections.
• Administer on-site and off-site hazardous waste activities and oversee tracking and reporting for Program and Corporate.
• Direct training, environmental outreach and pollution prevention programs, and coordinate environmental matters with the USG representative.
• Be available within 30 minutes to meet Government personnel or program leadership 24/7.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemistry from a U.S. or U.K. accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of experience on government contracts or at a military installation, including hazardous waste, medical waste and spill prevention, response and cleanup, or a closely related field.
• Three years in a supervisory role in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and federal laws, and familiarity with EPA, DOT and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license, a Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required), and country-specific visas.
• Physical ability to stand 8-10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in remote, harsh conditions with long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.