Environmental Energy Manager

About the role

The Environmental/Energy Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, energy management programs, and water conservation efforts in support of Base Operations Support (BOS) services at NAWS China Lake. The Environmental/Energy Manager serves as the primary point of contact for environmental and energy-related matters and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and installation-specific environmental and energy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and contract requirements.
• Maintain environmental compliance documentation and records.
• Support implementation and maintenance of the installation's Environmental Management System.
• Develop and support energy conservation programs.
• Monitor facility energy consumption and identify opportunities for reduction.
• Assist in implementation of energy-efficient technologies and best practices.
• Track energy performance metrics and report progress.
• Support water management and conservation programs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce potable water consumption.
• Monitor water-use trends and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Afford assistance in leak detection and water-loss reduction efforts.
• Support renewable energy initiatives including solar, battery storage, and other alternative energy systems.
• Afford assistance with implementation and monitoring of renewable energy projects.
• Track renewable energy performance and reporting requirements.
• Develop and conduct environmental awareness training for contract personnel.
• Afford employees required environmental compliance training.
• Maintain environmental training records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental and energy reports.
• Provide recommendations for program improvements.
• Support Government reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, corrective actions, and program metrics.
• Support installation sustainability goals.
• Afford assistance with climate resiliency planning initiatives.
• Promote environmentally responsible business practices.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable requirements including, but not limited to:
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
• Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)
• Energy Policy Act (EPAct)
• Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA)
• Executive Orders related to sustainability and energy management
• Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) requirements
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• California hazardous waste regulations
• Applicable Navy, DoD, NAVFAC, and installation-specific environmental directives

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Energy Management, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing or supporting environmental programs, energy management programs, or environmental compliance activities similar in scope and complexity to those required under this contract.
• Knowledge Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Federal environmental regulations, California environmental regulations, Federal energy laws and executive orders, Water conservation and reduction requirements, Energy reduction and efficiency requirements, Renewable energy initiatives, Sustainability and resiliency programs, Hazardous waste management, Air quality compliance, Water quality compliance, Spill prevention and response, Environmental permitting processes, Environmental reporting requirements.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to conduct field inspections in outdoor environments, ability to traverse industrial, construction, and remote operational areas, ability to work in varying weather conditions common to the Mojave Desert region.
• Security Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain installation access and any required security clearances.