Job Description

Environmental QA/QC Manager

Location: United States (Remote with potential travel for field work)

Industry: Environmental Services / Federal Emergency Response

Salary: Up to $120,000

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a seasoned Environmental QA/QC Manager to support the U.S. EPA Response Engineering and Analytical Contract (REAC) and Emergency Response Team (ERT). This critical role supports high-stakes national and international emergency response operations involving oil and hazardous material releases and unmanaged hazardous waste sites. If you're passionate about protecting public health and the environment through rigorous quality assurance systems, this is a unique opportunity to contribute at the highest levels.

About the Role

As the Environmental QA/QC Manager , you'll ensure rigorous technical and management practices are followed across emergency and non-emergency environmental response projects. You'll lead the quality program across multiple workstreams, providing the quality oversight necessary to inform key EPA response decisions with accurate and defensible data.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement the REAC Program Quality System in alignment with EPA standards

• Lead development and review of Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs)

• Conduct final reviews of all project deliverables, including data packages, work plans, and SOPs

• Provide oversight for laboratories under NELAP accreditation , including PT samples, DOCs, and method reviews

• Ensure proper data management and validation per EPA Guidance on Environmental Data Verification and Validation

• Oversee the Performance Evaluation (PE) sample program to maintain data integrity

• Support incident response teams with rapid QA/QC assessments when needed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or closely related scientific discipline

• 10-15 years of experience in QA/QC roles within environmental science or analytical chemistry

• In-depth understanding of U.S. EPA data validation guidelines and environmental analytical methodologies

• Ability to follow SOPs and perform relevant mathematical calculations accurately

• Current Medical Clearance or ability to obtain one

• U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain/maintain state and federal security clearances

Key Skills

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills

• Experience preparing or reviewing QAPPs and data packages

• Familiarity with field sampling, chain-of-custody procedures, and data usability assessments

• Proficient in laboratory QA/QC systems and performance audits

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail under pressure

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

• Matching 401(k) plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Supportive, inclusive team culture and mission-driven work

If you're ready to make an impact in environmental emergency response and bring your expertise to critical EPA-led efforts, we encourage you to apply now and join a mission-focused team shaping safer communities and ecosystems.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours,

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