LKF - Environmental Project Manager

Lakota Federal is adding an Environmental Project Manager to their team. The Project Management role requires exceptional leadership skills and professional judgment to oversee environmental project management, advance business development, serve clients, and continue building a high performing and engaged team. The Project Manager will coordinate with project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and preparation/review of necessary project reports and materials. Additional duties may include preparing studies, evaluations, NEPA and state documentation for all types and sizes of environmental projects, as well as environmental compliance projects to include air quality, hazardous waste, storm water, and site remediation.  This remote role is a work from home position that will require travel to support field work, client engagement, conference attendance, and training opportunities.  

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen 
• Candidate must have a master's degree in a field related to the environmental services including biology, planning, environmental regulatory compliance, or related environmental and planning disciplines.  
• Candidate must have a minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience in environmental or natural resource management, including oversight of fieldwork and report preparation, supervision and mentoring of professional and administrative staff, and project scheduling and budgeting.  
• Candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including supervising and providing guidance to other professionals.  
• Candidate must be active Certified Hazardous Materials Manager 
• Candidate must have 40-Hour HAZWOPER 
• Candidate must be ISO 14001 Auditor Certified 
• Candidate must be an active Certified Asbestos Inspector 

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Team oriented leadership approach with strong mentoring and people development skills. 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities. 
• Ability to cultivate a positive, supportive, and productive working environment. 
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, business planning, and plan execution. 
• Strong regulatory interpretation and compliance strategy experience. 
• Experience preparing environmental reports, plans, and sampling programs. 

Work Environment 

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Occasional business travel may be required. Only requested and approved expenses will be covered by LKF. 

Other Essential Functions  

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
 

About LKF

Lakota Federal (LKF) maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application. 

EEO Statement 

LKF is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.  

For further information on our equal opportunity protections as part of the employment process: 

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf 

Shareholder Hire 

LKF accords a hiring preference to qualified shareholders of its parent corporation, Shee Atiká Incorporated, an Alaska Native corporation, in accordance with and in implementation of applicable law, including without limitation 43 U.S.C. §1626(g). 

Accessibility 

LKF is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation LKF can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com 

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. 

Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you’re unsure, please email sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com with questions. 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.