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BAE Systems

Environmental Manager

Radford, VA · On-site

$120K - $205K/yr

In this role as the Environmental Manager, you will report directly to the Safety, Health, & Environmental Director. You will be charged to manage and own the site's environmental program. Included ...

AECOM

Environmental Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K - $139K/yr

AECOM is actively growing the East Region Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) practice and is seeking an Environmental Project Manager within the Mid-Atlantic EPP Department with expertise in ...

Goodyear

Environmental Coordinator

Danville, VA · On-site

The Environmental Coordinator supports environmental compliance, sustainability, and waste-reduction activities within manufacturing operations. This role coordinates environmental programs, assists ...

Kimley-Horn

Environmental Planner

Reston, VA

$115K - $125K/yr

Serve as a key member on the planning and environmental team for infrastructure clients, serving as a Planning and Environmental Manager for infrastructure projects * Lead the writing of technical ...

J & J Worldwide Services

Environmental Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Job Summary The Environmental Manager will be responsible for ensuring operations adhere to the goals and policies of the Environmental System and other specified sustainability requirements ...

WSP

Environmental Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support due diligence, site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects in the Baltimore, MD area reporting to ...

WSP

Environmental Engineer

Herndon, VA

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support due diligence, site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects in the Baltimore, MD area reporting to ...

ERG

Environmental Specialist

Wallops Island, VA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

ERG is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, planning, and natural resources programs. This role is responsible for managing environmental planning activities ...

Stantec

Environmental Inspector

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$51K - $74K/yr

Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec is currently seeking an entry to mid-level Environmental Inspector to provide technical support on a variety of ...

Kimley-Horn

Environmental Scientist

Reston, VA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Overview Kimley-Horn's Reston, VA office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join their Environmental team! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities * Attend ...

Kimley-Horn

Environmental Scientist

Reston, VA

$95K - $110K/yr

Kimley-Horn's Reston, VA office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join their Environmental team! This is not a remote position. * Attend meetings and coordinate ...

AECOM

Environmental Geologist

Arlington, VA · On-site

AECOM is looking for a Mid-Level Geologist to grow their career - where we'll empower you to learn in the delivery of environmental site characterization and remediation projects for the federal ...

ERG

Environmental Specialist

Wallops Island, VA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

ERG is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, planning, and natural resources programs. This role is responsible for managing environmental planning activities ...

Kimley-Horn

Environmental Scientist

Reston, VA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Overview Kimley-Horn's Reston, VA office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join their Environmental team! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities * Attend ...

AECOM

Environmental Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K - $139K/yr

AECOM is actively growing the East Region Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) practice and is seeking an Environmental Project Manager within the Mid-Atlantic EPP Department with expertise in ...

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Environmental jobs are careers focused on protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainability. These roles can include positions such as environmental scientists, conservationists, environmental engineers, and sustainability specialists. People in these jobs may work for government agencies, nonprofits, research institutions, or private companies. Their work often involves monitoring environmental health, developing eco-friendly policies, managing conservation projects, and educating the public about environmental issues.

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Environmental Manager

BAE Systems

Radford, VA • On-site

$120K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

BAE Systems rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description


Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
BAE Systems is hiring for an Environmental Manager to support at its Radford, Virginia site. In this role as the Environmental Manager, you will report directly to the Safety, Health, & Environmental Director. You will be charged to manage and own the site's environmental program.
Included duties:
  • Lead and manage a team of five Environmental Engineers involved in Air, Solid Waste, and Water Compliance
  • Direct integration between the site and the governing agencies
  • Serve as a liaison between the site and the community regarding environmental compliance
  • Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and ensure leadership is updated timely
  • Ensure all compliance reports are prepared and approved ahead of schedule
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to solve compliance issues
  • Serve as the environmental expert during MOD projects
  • Manage and prepare the environmental budget


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry and eight years related work experience, or the overall equivalent;
  • Management experience to successfully lead and nurture a team;
  • Highly effective communication skills - verbal, written, presentation - to be able to share information to all levels of the facility;
  • Computer skills to include ability to work with industry-specific software/databases/sites;
  • Versed in applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental regulations and standards;
  • Knowledgeable in ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, including experience in auditing of requirements.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Management;
  • Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor;
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Excel for data compilation/manipulation/analytics;
  • Lean/Continuous Improvement experience;
  • Experience working in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

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National security and international affairs and it services

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

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