Journeyman Environmental Engineer

Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Journeyman

We are looking for a Journeyman Environmental Scientist/Engineer to assist with the U.S. Air Force’s Environmental Restoration Program. This support will provide Advisory and Assistance (A&AS) services to AFCEC/CZO and CZR.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Journeyman : 105-115K

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Provide specialized advisory and assistance (A&AS) support services to the Air Force including:
  • Air Force environmental restoration program management processes
  • Environmental investigation and remediation contract oversight
  • Safety briefings and accompanying remediation contractors into controlled areas and providing controlled area safety briefings.
  • Development of statements of work and independent government estimates for environmental investigation and remediation contracts
  • Reviewing investigation and remediation contractor’s deliverables including work plans, investigation reports, and recurring performance reports
  • Conducting data gap analysis using ERPIMS data and submitting Data Gap reports
  • Developing and refining current year and outyear project requirements to move sites toward site closure.
  • Reviewing environmental investigation and remediation project schedules
  • Updating Management Action Plans, Community Relations Plans, and other general Installation documents with the latest site cleanup information and status
• Assist with technical presentations to Air Force stakeholders in coordination with a variety of project stakeholders.
• Organize and gather project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports and provide recommendations without assistance
• Management of technical teams to include workload distribution and timely deliverable submittals.
• Interaction and correspondence with installation and AFCEC program managers
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited discipline university in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline or related field is required. Substitution for master’s degree based on experience.
• Ten (10+) years of experience in environmental restoration accomplished under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Performance Based Remediation (P ) contracts experience with one or more Federal agencies
• Experience with environmental restoration/remediation technologies
• Experience with contract acquisition process including a variety of contract vehicles such as Air Force, GSA and USACE
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) and Federal Acquisition Regulations including investigation of sites, site cleanup, and site closure
• Experience interacting with state and federal environmental regulatory agencies preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines
• U.S. Citizenship and DoD government security clearance NACI required
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Secret clearance.

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit  for information regarding our EEO Statement, and Accommodation request.

• Job Identification 41403
• Job Category Engineering and Architecture
• Posting Date 01/15/2026, 07:16 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Sacramento, CA, United States (On-site)