Environmental Manager

Position Overview

The Environmental Manager is responsible for the oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement of all environmental programs at the NOG‑J site, including munitions operations, HPDU activities, and waste processing operations. This position manages all environmental permitting and regulatory requirements and provides leadership to waste technicians across all shifts.

Location

On-site in Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as an Environmental Manager

• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of environmental programs covering munitions, HPDU activities, and waste processing.
• Manages all environmental permitting requirements, including:
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• NPDES
• SARA Title I, II, III (EPCRA reporting)
• Any additional federal, state, or local environmental permits and reports

• Ensures full compliance with EPA, DOE, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Oversees environmental sampling, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Maintains accurate environmental documentation, records, and compliance calendars.
• Prepares and submits all required environmental reports within established timelines.
• Serves as the primary site contact for environmental regulators and external auditors.
• Led environmental risk assessments and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervises waste technicians on all shifts, ensuring proper training, performance, and coverage for waste operations.
• Supports waste characterization, profile management, storage, handling, and shipment in compliance with RCRA and other applicable regulations.
• Develops and delivers environmental training programs for employees and contractors.
• Supports emergency response planning and serves on emergency response teams as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of environmental management experience in manufacturing, defense, hazardous materials, or related industrial settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and reporting (SWPPP, NPDES, SARA/EPCRA, RCRA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental laws.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements clearly to operations.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Able to work across multiple shifts and manage competing priorities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (D.O.E.) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with hazardous waste programs and/or HPDU or radiological materials preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,000 and $180,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.