Environmental Acquisitions Specialist

Osage Nation Environmental Solutions, LLC (ONES) is seeking an Environmental Acquisitions Specialist at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. This position supports the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Detachment 2 Environmental (Det 2/CEIE) program, providing environmental acquisitions, budgeting and requirements-forecasting expertise to help ensure Air Force and Space Force installations across the region remain in compliance with federal, state and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of installations’ environmental requirements, including reviewing installation submissions for future-year requirements for compliance with applicable federal, state, local, DoD and USAF regulations, permits and policies.
  • Identify changes to requirements resulting from evolving or rescinded regulations or policies and define the impact of unfunded requirements in terms of monetary penalties, mission and operational risk, and potential environmental impact.
  • Identify potential cost savings through requirement consolidation, application of technological efficiencies or strategic program adjustments.
  • Review installation projects and funding submissions and provide detailed feedback to improve project efficacy and efficiency.
  • Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of existing environmental management practices and identify opportunities to reduce costs through process optimization, technology adoption and alternative management strategies.
  • Develop Environmental Action Plans (EAPs) for programs where complex requirements call for multifaceted, multipronged approaches, ensuring alignment with USAF/USSF strategic objectives.
  • Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) and Acquisitions (ACQ) program areas, coordinating with AFIMSC, AFCEC, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), other DoD services and agencies as needed.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, business case scenario analyses, briefing packages and installation management plan updates in support of Det 2/CEIE program requirements.
  • Prepare briefing materials for and participate in regional Program Management Review (PMR) workshops.

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental engineering or a closely related field, and at least five years of experience in environmental compliance, acquisitions and program/budget analysis supporting DoD or federal environmental programs.
  • Working knowledge of federal environmental statutes and DoD/Air Force environmental policy, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, RCRA and TSCA, and how they translate into program requirements and funding decisions.
  • Experience with DoD PPBE processes and environmental acquisitions/contracting support is highly desired.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, trend identification and requirements forecasting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports, briefings and presentations for military and government stakeholders.
  • Strong Microsoft Office and database management skills.
  • Experience working on military installations or with DoD/USAF environmental programs is desired. Experience in the Pacific/USINDOPACOM region is a plus.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet strict government reporting deadlines.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

  • A valid driver’s license is required to travel or operate government or company vehicles.
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening and government background investigation and obtain a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) to maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and information system access.
  • Must be willing and able to travel periodically, including to remote Pacific locations, in support of site visits and PMR workshops.
  • Must be able to work on-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii 96853.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Travel

Periodic OCONUS travel is required to support site visits, staff assistance visits and Program Management Review (PMR) workshops across the Pacific region. Destinations may include Guam, the Republic of Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Korea and Alaska. Trips typically range from five to 14 days.

Pay

$110,000 to $120,000 per year.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Questions

  • Do you have a degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, business or finance?
  • Do you have experience with DoD planning, programming, budgeting and execution processes?
  • Have you previously had a government background check or investigation resulting in a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry, Secret (T3) or higher?
  • Are you willing and able to travel periodically on five- to 14-day trips to remote Pacific locations in support of this contract?

Work Location: In person.

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