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Environment Safety Specialist

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Amentum
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Environmental Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 87000 - 97000 USD Yearly USD 87000.00 97000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Purpose and Impact

Perform general environmental and/or safety support services, investigations and analyses. Acts as lead investigator or project manager on primary ES&H projects.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional extended hours and weekend work as needed.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Direct the activities of other ES&H professionals in performing analytical and scientific investigative studies related to ecology or environmental science.
  • Review literature in the fields of environment, safety, and related fields and make decisions on the adequacy and merit of ongoing investigations.
  • Design or select methodology to be used in the analysis of unique or complex data collected from ES&H investigations, gathered from literature, and performs or directs analyses, as required.
  • Certify compliance with applicable environmental regulations and protocols.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of statutory requirements related to the environmental, safety, and/or health regulations.
  • Make decisions on methodology for work completion for complex tasks, the failure of which may pose high environmental or socioeconomic risk.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in occupational safety and health, fire protection engineering, or environmental compliance and restoration management.
  • Processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
  • Position may require travel.
Security Clearance Required
  • Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
Minimum Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Fire Protection Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification within 12 months of employment.
This position [is/is not] designated as a safety sensitive position

This position [is/is not] designated as a safety sensitive position.

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure

Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details

$87,000 - $97,000

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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