Environmental Program Lead

An Environmental Program Lead at Foothills Environmental, a division of SET Environmental is responsible to:

• Be a leader in providing clients with the total quality solution, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction
• strong focus on combined client development, sales, and project execution/management
• This individual is responsible for the development and leadership of an environmental investigation and remediation program which may include projects involving soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, biological sampling, excavation and remediation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys
• This individual is responsible for the expansion, execution, and financial success of large and important projects within our environmental investigation and remediation service line and development and coordination of junior level staff as they conduct project level tasks
• This position has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating environmental projects which have unique or controversial problems and an important effect on major company programs
• Draft proposals and cost estimates, develop project and program strategies, provide technical reviews and complete reports
• Provide regulatory guidance regarding design, development, evaluation, and/or marketing of services; and promote all company policies and safety standards
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or related science field (Master of Science preferred)
• Fifteen (15) years of relevant occupational safety and health/industrial hygiene, or other ecology/environmental experience
• Five (5) plus years of leadership and/or project management experience
• Strong experience performing and managing environmental investigation and remediation projects
• Demonstrate the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrate the ability to financially manage projects, develop clients, and generate sales
• Demonstrate strong safety awareness and maintain company safety programs and initiatives
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior staff
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable certifications such as 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) with current 8-hour refresher, Recognized Environmental Professional, etc.
• Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools. Specific programs include Microsoft Office 365 software suite
• Proficiency with ArcGIS
• Excellent organization and communication skills, writing skills, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
• Willing to travel up to 25%, including short duration (2-6 days at a time) overnight trips
• Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record that meets company safety and insurance standards
• Ability to participate successfully in the Company's drug and alcohol programs to meet client requirements
• Must pass a local, state and federal background check
• Ability to wear full-face respirator and personal protective equipment
• Additional high-level certifications such as PE, PG, PMP (Preferred)
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction and General Industry Safety Training (Preferred)
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)(Preferred)
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training (Preferred)
• Recognized Environmental Professional in Colorado (Preferred)