Environmental Compliance Specialist – Nights – Idaho Falls

Environmental Compliance Specialist - Nights – Nights - Idaho Falls

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) site in Scoville, ID.

The Environmental Compliance Specialist will ensure, through oversight of subcontractors, that the site-specific SFHP environmental procedures are being implemented during construction activities. This will entail comprehension and application of the SFHP environmental procedures, performing environmental inspections, audits and field oversight of construction activities. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will spend 90 percent of the time in the field performing oversight and ensuring environmental compliance. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will work across functional groups (construction, engineering, and safety) and with subcontractors to ensure environmental aspects are captured during execution of work.

You will identify, report, and correct deficiencies and ensure compliance with SFHP environmental procedures. Typical duties will include oversight of spill response, responding to wildlife observations impacting construction, ensuring secondary containment is adequate and effective, inspection of construction equipment for leaks, coaching craft on environmental compliance as work is being planned, and management of various waste streams. You will respond to emergent environmental issues impacting construction. Additional duties include preparation (technical writing) and/or review of project specific environmental plans and procedures. Duties also include support of the Environmental Compliance Manager (ECM), the Waste Management Coordinator, and the Chemical Management Coordinator, as necessary. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will report to the ECM.

The work location for this entry level position is the Naval Reactors Facility, Idaho National Lab, Idaho Falls, ID 83403-2008, approximately 55 miles WNW of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Amentum Nuclear Projects is a provider of professional services to the U.S. Department of Energy. We deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction management. We are currently executing many contracts, performing work that is essential to our clients' missions across a broad range of functional areas.

Requirements

A degree in environmental science or technical discipline is preferred, but not necessary. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

One or more year’s experience in a construction setting

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe

Valid driver's license is required

USA citizenship is required

Technical writing skills (preferred)

In addition to the requirements above, the ideal candidate is in the vicinity of Idaho Falls. This is a night shift role. Typical nightshift schedule will be 1600 hours to 0200 hours, year-round.

Essential Functions:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to construction equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Other Essential Functions

U.S. Citizenship required. Valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and effectively communicate. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must take and pass a pre-employment drug, background check and site security badge screening.

Compensation Details:

$60,000 - $80,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

05/27/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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