Environmental Specialist - Pollution Prevention & Hazardous Materials

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Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Department: Environmental and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), Directorate of Public Works

About the Role

DAWSON is seeking an Environmental Specialist to provide program support for pollution prevention, hazardous materials management, and lead paint assessments at Fort Huachuca. This role will help ensure compliance with Army, federal, and state environmental regulations while supporting sustainability and safe installation operations.

What You’ll Do

Pollution Prevention Program Support

Develop, implement, and track pollution prevention initiatives.

Maintain records of operations, materials, and waste streams.

Support inspections and compliance reviews related to pollution prevention activities.

Hazardous Materials Management

Assist in hazardous material tracking, storage, and inventory management.

Support compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Army standards.

Provide technical assistance to installation personnel on safe handling and use of hazardous materials.

Lead Paint Inspections & Assessments

Conduct inspections and risk assessments of facilities for lead-based paint hazards.

Document findings, maintain inspection records, and prepare professional-quality assessment reports.

Support mitigation planning and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Regulatory & Program Compliance

Support regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.

Assist with environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking.

Provide input to Installation Sustainability and Safety Programs.

What We’re Looking For

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

Experience in hazardous materials management and/or pollution prevention programs.

Familiarity with environmental regulations including RCRA, EPA lead-based paint standards, and Army environmental programs.

Experience in conducting inspections, risk assessments, and technical reporting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; database management experience preferred.

Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Ability to interpret and apply federal and state environmental regulations.

Comfortable conducting inspections in industrial and facility settings.

Additional Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to meet Army installation security requirements.

Certification in lead-based paint inspection or risk assessment (EPA/HUD) highly preferred.

Ability to perform fieldwork in varied environmental and facility conditions.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to support the Army’s mission through environmental protection, compliance, and safety initiatives. You’ll contribute directly to reducing environmental risks, improving sustainability, and ensuring safe operations across Fort Huachuca.

* This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.