Mid Environmental Professional/Scientist

NIKA is hiring for a Mid Environmental Professional/Scientist to support the VA Healthcare Environmental and Facilities Program (HEFP). The role is contingent upon contract award and will provide support to various VA locations.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Job Description:

• Applies knowledge of environmental principles and practices to assignments and related fields.
• Develops and reviews regulatory requirements/guidance for various scenarios and sampling/analysis results; determines applicability and necessary actions.
• Has the ability to quickly and without significant notice develop plans and permits as needed.
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, engineering, business management , safety, or related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Industry and professional certifications are preferred (e.g., CPEA, CHMM, P.E.)
• MUST be US citizen and have ability to obtain security clearance

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.