Amentum

Environment Safety Specialist

Amentum$87K — $97K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in occupational safety, fire protection engineering, or environmental compliance and restoration management.
  • Strong organizational skills with detail-oriented work proficiency.
  • Proficiency in processing and integrated software applications.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct ES&H professionals in scientific investigations related to ecology.
  • Evaluate literature on environmental safety and make informed decisions on ongoing investigations.
  • Design or choose methods for analyzing complex data collected from ES&H projects.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and protocols.
  • Maintain updated knowledge of environmental, safety, and health statutory requirements.
  • Determine methodologies for complex tasks that carry significant environmental or socioeconomic implications.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

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.

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Compensation Details:

$87,000 - $97,000

       

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:

07/07/2026 - 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.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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