Job Description
Job Title: Interdisciplinary Environmental Program Manager
PP-SRS-GRD: S-XXXX-12
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number RPA 837545
Open Date: 6 March 2023
Close Date 13 March 2023
Work Hour Per Week 37.50
Salary (Per Hour) £19.44
NOTE: Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement
Main Purpose
RAF Lakenheath is recruiting an Environmental Program Manager to serve as the Natural and Cultural Resources Program Manager to work within its Environmental Element. You will promote mission readiness by ensuring compliance with environmental policy and regulations which in-turn promotes human health & safety and protects natural resources. The Environmental Element provides in-house compliance, advisory, training and awareness across a range of program areas including storage tank management, hazardous waste management, toxic substances, project planning, and Environmental Management System. In the position, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to manage assigned programs through application of professional knowledge and skills in environmental practices, processes, and techniques. The duties will include executing assigned projects, in house and by contract, to comply with all Air Force environmental regulations, standards, and procedures, and in accordance with U.S. and UK laws. Provide high standard of quality assurance/quality control through review of contractor deliverables. Promote RAF Lakenheath’s environmental awareness program by offering training on assigned programs. You will also be responsible for providing advisory services on questions, issues, and projects in assigned program areas as well as complying with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures in the performance of your duties.
Knowledge and Experience Required
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, community planning, social science, physical science, biological science, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR a combination of education and experience in a related discipline.
- Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned projects.
- Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly and accurately to a wide audience, other including non-specialists.
- Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys, public health specialist, public affairs specialist, biological scientists, environmental engineers, physical scientists, general engineers, community planners, regulators, other governmental officials, and community groups.
- Knowledge of applicable U.S. Federal and UK laws, regulations, integration principles and practices, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention projects is desired.
- Experience of contributing to environmental impact assessments, knowledge of the UK contaminated land regime and materials management plans, and knowledge of asbestos are desirable but not essential.
Other Important Information
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- An appropriate UK driver’s license, Category B, is required for this position.
- May be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.
- Employee is required to complete any training or certifications deemed necessary by management to successfully perform the functions of this position.
- Use of special safety precautions such as protective clothing and gear are necessary and must be worn as required.
- Employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate UK security clearance.
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
- Position may be coded as mission essential.
Benefits
- 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
- Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free on-site parking
- Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment
- Development opportunities available
- Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance
- Free access to on-site gym facilities
Who Can Apply
- Citizens of the U.K., Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.
- Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
- Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.
- Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.
- This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
How To Apply
Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website; https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/Portals/9/documents/civ_pers/AFD-150724-024.pdf?ver=2016-04-28-085219410.
All applications must submit the following documents to be received prior to the closing date to be considered for the position.
Required Documents:
- LNDH Application
- Curriculum Vitale and/or Resume
Optional Documents:
- Transcripts
- Certifications
- Letters of Recommendation
- Right to Work Documentation
Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £19.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Reference ID: RPA 837545
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