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Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an enthusiastic and highly qualified Environmental Engineering Support Specialist to join our team at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. This position supports the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron and offers the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of professionals supporting critical installation and infrastructure initiatives.

The Environmental Engineering Support Specialist will provide environmental planning, compliance, and technical support for Military Construction (MILCON) and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) projects. Responsibilities include supporting AF Form 813 workflows, Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, environmental design integration, regulatory comment resolution, mitigation tracking, and coordination with U.S. and United Kingdom stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Environmental Engineering Support Specialist will:

• Prepare and coordinate draft AF Form 813 documentation and supporting environmental impact analysis packages for Government review and approval
• Review project designs, engineering drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify environmental impacts, regulatory requirements, and site-specific constraints
• Develop recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate environmental impacts and project risks throughout the project life cycle
• Track environmental comments, action items, permit requirements, and mitigation measures from project planning through design, construction, and closeout
• Support the Government in verifying that environmental comments and compliance requirements are resolved before projects advance to subsequent design phases
• Coordinate with U.S. Government personnel, United Kingdom regulatory agencies, engineers, planners, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure environmental compliance and project alignment
• Maintain Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) administrative records, project documentation, environmental reports, and audit-ready files in accordance with applicable regulations and program requirements
• Provide technical support for environmental planning and compliance activities associated with Military Construction (MILCON) and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) projects

Skills and Experience

The Environmental Engineering Support Specialist must have:

• Active Secret Clearance
• 4+ years of professional experience supporting environmental planning, environmental compliance, or environmental project management
• Demonstrated experience supporting the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), or comparable environmental compliance programs
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, project scopes, and design documents to identify environmental impacts, regulatory requirements, and site constraints
• Working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) environmental policies, including DAFI 32-1015, overseas environmental compliance requirements, and applicable United Kingdom environmental regulations
• Knowledge of environmental planning principles, UK planning processes, environmental impact assessment methodologies, and natural and cultural resource management
• Experience managing environmental documentation, regulatory comments, action-item tracking, mitigation measures, and project records throughout the project life cycle
• Familiarity with eDASH, AF Form 813 workflows, or similar Government environmental management systems
• Ability to work full-time on-site at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom
• Ability to obtain and maintain required installation access, Common Access Card (CAC), NIPRNet access, and other applicable credentials

Education and Certifications

The Environmental Engineering Support Specialist must meet the following:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, Natural Resources, or a related field
• Project Management Professional, PRINCE2, a relevant UK-equivalent project-management credential, and/or an environmental certification
• Additional training or credentials in EIAP/NEPA, UK EIA, environmental compliance, or environmental management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.