Environmental Safety and Health Specialist I

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Working under the direction of the ES&H supervisor, an ES&H Specialist I performs general environmental and/or safety support services, investigations, analyses, and other directed assignments as either a member of a team or as an investigator.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Assess and mitigate workplace hazards, perform study and analysis, and workplace inspections
• Conduct mishap and incident investigations and generate reports
• Interpret applicable regulations and ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Air Force directives, and local safety policies and procedures
• Apply confined spaces, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste requirements, and industrialized operation procedures
• Identify and evaluate environmental or safety hazards and make recommendations for corrective actions
• Participate in informal reviews, inspections, and audits using established procedures
• Assist in the maintenance and inventory of equipment and systems
• Analyze data gathered from literature or collected from investigations
• Maintain familiarity with the statutory requirements related to the environmental, safety, and/or health regulations
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Working in support of the 412 Maintenance Group (MXG), provide Unit Environmental Coordinator duties to include but not limited to:

• Conduct compliance site inspections at several MXG shops throughout Edwards AFB. These compliance sites include:
• Hazardous waste initial accumulation points and accumulation sites.
• Hazardous Material Pharmacies and storage locations.
• Air Permitted equipment and locations.
• Petroleum product storage tanks.
• One Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) site.
• Liaison between the 412 MXG and Edwards AFB Environmental Management regarding all environmental issues.
• Conduct environmental briefings to MXG personnel to include the twice monthly New Hires brief.
• Support 412 MXG and environmental management during all regulatory visits and inspections.
• Support permit required sampling (annual carbon sampling and air flow study).
• Implement and oversee annual subcontract to inspect, maintain and repair over 30 HAZMAT and HAZWASTE storage fire suppression systems.
• Prepare monthly report that details hazardous waste generated, organizations that generated the waste, and the amount that each organization is to be billed.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in an ES&H-related field (i.e., engineering, chemistry, biology, or other science) is preferred, or an in-depth, working knowledge of the technical concepts, principles, and requirements associated with the work unit is required for this position. This knowledge and these skills may be obtained by graduation from a two- to four-year technical institute or college or from equivalent formal technical training or military equivalent and three (3) or more years of experience in a directly related technical working environment.

In addition, an ES&H Specialist I must possess the following qualifications:

• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $78,500 to $109,500 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• • Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting 
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical office environment. Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required. Employee will be required to climb towers and fly to remote locations in helicopters. 

The foregoing conditions and physical requirements represent the general characteristics required to perform the essential functions for this job. In general, all positions may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific work assignments may include additional environmental conditions or physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. These specific requirements will be detailed in the job posting.

JT4 employees will only operate equipment that they have been fully trained on and/or certified to operate. If working in a training capacity, employees must be supervised at all times by a competent trained or certified company employee. Under no circumstances should employees use another employee’s equipment without permission from their immediate supervisor or manager. Conversely, employees should not allow other JT4 employees or employees of another employer to use JT4-owned or assigned equipment without proof of training and approval of the shop manager.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JESH3, A1412TW