ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMS) SPECIA

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Specialist

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented EMS Specialist for BB&E's NASA Ames Environmental Research Center Support Services Contract (ESS) providing support for environmental management systems at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC).

• Responsible for performing environmental regulatory analyses and reporting on new regulations to ARC.
• Audit compliance of labs, machine shops, and other operational areas indoors and outdoors.
• Perform audits collaboratively with team members and management around ARC.
• Ability to understand mission and operational activities sufficiently to analyze root causes of deficiencies and collaboratively develop effective corrective actions.
• Report noncompliance with Federal, State and Local regulations and requirements, as well as NASA policies and procedures.
• Report to Center team members and management on topics related to the Environmental Management System.
• Assist with evaluating potential environmental risks.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various subject matter experts, Program Managers, and other team members to improve compliance and operating procedures.
• Assist with the development of risk management measures and effective corrective measures.
• Assist team members with various training developments.
• Track and maintain detailed records on progress of corrective measures and risk management plans.
• Prepare presentation materials and present them to team members and managers.
• Responsible for gathering information from multiple sources, performing analyses, and synthesizing the information into clear technical reports.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
• Knowledge:
  1. Experience working with regulatory analysis and compliance activities & programs required.
  2. Relevant experience with Environmental Management Systems and environmental compliance is highly preferred.
  3. Specific experience in conducting and documenting environmental audit results and multi-program compliance programs required.
  4. Familiarity with analyzing complex environmental systems, including the ability to apply physical, chemical, & mathematical principles to perform calculations.
  5. Must have the ability to understand calculations related to chemical inventories, discharge permits, waste management, and compliance with environmental regulations.
  6. Experience with conducting site inspections and audits across diverse environments, including industrial, aerospace, scientist, and medical settings.
  7. Expertise in identifying key findings, conducting root-cause analyses, performing risk assessments, and developing corrective action plans.
  8. Problem-solving skills to identify and address any issues that may arise, minimizing risks and preventing accidents.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to problem solve and function as a member of a team.

• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years' related experience is required.
• Certification and Training: First Aid/CPR Certification preferred.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Quantitative Environmental program, or related field is required.

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
• Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, up to 80 lbs.
• Working conditions:
• Able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally use gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages with salary range of $90,000-115,000
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees