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
• Lead environmental sampling and monitoring programs
• Spearhead regional visibility initiatives
• Manage key client and customer relationships
• Contribute to strategic areas in a community of practice
• Manage data collection and analysis activities
• Develop and write highly visible materials
• Manage environmental impact assessments
• Manage environmental risk activities
• Formulate strategy for significant areas of responsibility
• Evaluate staff capabilities and implement development activities
• Manage and report on performance within the department
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Manage and oversee major projects
• Respond to complex bid solicitations and fulfill all process requirements
• Secure permissions and consents for development sites
• Analyze complex and diverse 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 appropriate staffing and management of emergency projects
• 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
• Functional Strategy Formation
• Health, Safety, and Environment Compliance
• Organizational Capability Building
• Performance Management
• Policies and Procedures Development
• Project Management
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response
• Secure Permissions and Consents
• Solutions Analysis

Benefits

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

Pay

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

Schedule

Asynchronous, with occasional on-call responsibilities.