Technical Director – Emergency Preparedness

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Director - Emergency Preparedness to lead our team in environmental emergencies and collaborate with clients and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide the team in emergency response and preparedness
• Collaborate with clients and agencies to ensure effective response and resolution
• Take the reins in environmental emergencies, including emergency management, client relationship management, and business development
• Lead environmental sampling and monitoring programs and regional visibility initiatives
• Manage key client and customer relationships
• Contribute to thought leadership and develop innovative practices within a defined area of expertise
• Manage data collection and analysis activities
• Develop and write highly visible materials like sensitive press releases or speeches
• Manage environmental impact assessments, including data analysis, mitigation strategy planning, and report preparation
• Manage environmental risk activities aligned with regulations and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and instructions
• Evaluate and develop strategies for significant areas of responsibility
• Coach and mentor junior staff to support talent development
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for important areas of responsibility
• Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility
• Develop and complete proposals in response to complex bid solicitations
• Secure permissions and consents for development sites
• Analyze complex information sources to develop innovative solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in environmental emergency response and preparedness, environmental site assessments and remediation
• 7+ years of Project Management Experience
• Track record of revenue growth through Business Development activities
• Effective communication with technical professionals, clients, and regulatory officials
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, team player, and leader
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills to assist with development of junior staff
• Strong delegation skills to ensure emergency projects are staffed and managed appropriately
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time (mostly local, some regional)
• On-call 24/7/365 and respond to call outs and requests for technical assistance during non-routine working hours
• Strong organizational skills to assist with day-to-day operations and organize complex responses/projects
• Experience with emergency preparedness, air monitoring, environmental assessment/sampling, ICS, SCAT, regulatory compliance (PHMSA, EPA, DOT)
• Experience with railroad, pipeline, and oil & gas related emergencies

Qualifications

• Passionate about environmental stewardship and problem-solving
• Fast-paced environment experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• Commitment to making a difference

Skills

• Project Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Site Assessments
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Document Preparation
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Risk Management
• Health, Safety, and Environment Compliance
• Organizational Capability Building
• Performance Management
• Policies and Procedures Development
• Project Management
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response
• Solution Analysis

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Wellness Benefit

Pay

$136,000 - $238,000 based on experience and location.

Schedule

Asynchronous, with some on-call responsibilities.