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P2+ Lead/ Environmental Compliance Specialist

Straughan Environmental, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

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Description

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

The P2 Lead is responsible for ensuring full compliance with JEST and JEST2 PWS requirements for Pollution Prevention (P2), Recycling and Sustainable Acquisitions (RSA), Outreach, and Remediation for JSC and its associated sites. The position will serve as training coordinator and also support the Projects Team in their review of environmental impacts of projects, as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

P2 :

  • Ensure compliance with Waste Reduction Policy Act (WRPA) requirements for four sites (JSC, EF, SCTF, EPFOL).
  • Prepare and maintain pollution prevention plans for all small and large quantity generators to be submitted to the State.
  • Evaluate and complete the WRPA annual reports for all facilities registered as large quantity generators.
  • Track monthly waste generation amounts and new hazardous waste codes that may trigger 30-day P2 plan revisions and resubmittals to the State.
  • Coordinate and track progress of identified P2 projects throughout the sites.
  • Assess new opportunities to reduce hazardous waste generation through pollution prevention projects.
  • Update SOP for the P2 Program.

RSA :

  • Participate in Sustainability Working Groups.
  • Compile Annual Recycling and SA Reports.
  • Perform Quarterly SA reviews, as required.
  • Review and certify SA Waivers, as required.
  • Generate Quarterly Recycling Reports.
  • Update SOPs for RSA NETS, SA Program and Recycling Report
  • Outreach / Training :

  • Manage tabling events and present environmental information.
  • Compose environmental newsletter(s).
  • Generate quarterly regulatory review reports.
  • Update training materials and coordinate JEST Training program.
  • Submit Award Nominations for JEST environmental accomplishments.
  • Post environmental news to JSC Roundup, as needed.
  • Generate environmental blogs and bulletin board topics.
  • Support Center composting efforts.
  • Make Quarterly JE website updates.
  • Support other media areas, as needed.
  • Projects :

  • Evaluate JF1138 Environmental Checklists for compliance.
  • Manage assigned projects in the Interface.
  • Review Facilities WAD Tool projects for project compliance.
  • Review projects and upload completed JF1138 forms and responses into the WAD Tool.
  • Interface with Media Leads for project issues.
  • Review engineering design drawings and specifications.
  • Support project remediation activities, inspections, and review reports.
  • Remediation / Restoration :
  • Provide oversight and support to the JSC Remediation Program, in accordance with Federal and State regulatory requirements and NASA policies. Support could include, but not limited to : responding to NASA and regulatory agency data calls, oversight of field work, escorting, inspections, and reporting.
  • Other :

  • Function as the Spill Response Lead for Onsite Emergencies (on a rotating basis)
  • Support training efforts for JEST personnel
  • Support other JEST team members in environmental compliance as needed and possible
  • Requirements

    Qualifications

    Education : Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Earth Science or other related science field. An advanced degree may be substituted for years of experience.

    Experience :

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Must be willing to learn new tasks
  • Must be eligible for unescorted access to a federal facility, which normally requires (a) U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (green card), and (b) no felony convictions.
  • Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degree and / or additional experience is a plus.
  • Experience with other environmental regulatory programs is a plus.
  • Physical Requirements

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time.
  • Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions.
  • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
  • Straughan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

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