Environmental / HAZMAT Subject Matter Expert (1099)

Engagement Type Independent Contractor (1099) |

Location Remote with site assessment travel as task order requires

Rate $180 per hour (consultant direct rate)

1099 Bench Engagement — Independent Contractor: This is an independent contractor (1099) bench engagement, not W-2 employment. Consultants execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement. Consultants set their own hours within defined deliverable deadlines, maintain their own equipment, and are free to work for other clients. No PSCG benefits apply; consultants manage their own taxes, insurance, and retirement.

ABOUT PSCG

Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC is supporting Pinnacle Solutions & Consulting Group (PSCG), an SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, in its search for motivated, solution-driven team players eager to embrace the responsibilities of working in a dynamic and professionally rewarding environment.

PSCG maintains a bench of Environmental and HAZMAT subject matter experts for per-task-order engagement supporting NEPA compliance, contamination assessment, and hazardous materials management on federal disaster response task orders.

THE ENGAGEMENT

PSCG is building a bench of Environmental and HAZMAT SMEs for per-task-order engagement. Typical applications include e-waste and lithium-ion battery management planning, NEPA documentation for Section 406 mitigation projects, and post-disaster contamination assessment.

TYPICAL SCOPE OF WORK

• Conduct environmental compliance assessments on disaster recovery and mitigation projects.
• Prepare NEPA documentation (EA or EIS) as task order requires.
• Advise on HAZMAT handling for e-waste, lithium-ion batteries, and household hazardous waste streams.
• Support FEMA environmental-historic preservation compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with federal and state environmental regulatory agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline; Master's preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of environmental compliance or HAZMAT management experience.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification current.
• Working knowledge of NEPA, CERCLA, RCRA, and applicable state environmental statutes.
• Active clients or project portfolio demonstrating genuine independent contractor status.
• U.S. Citizenship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Public Trust clearance.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Professional Environmental Manager (PEM).
• FEMA Environmental-Historic Preservation training.
• Pacific region disaster recovery experience.

ENGAGEMENT TERMS

• Engagement under PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement.
• Consultant maintains own tools, certifications, and professional liability coverage where applicable.

HOW TO JOIN

Send resume, licensure documentation (if applicable), and a brief statement on current client portfolio and availability to patricia.hughes@essentialhcsolutions.com. Qualified candidates will be invited to execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement and be added to the bench for activation when applicable Task Orders arise. Joining the bench creates no paid engagement obligation for either party until a specific Task Order is executed. Reference position code ENV-HAZ in the subject line.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COMPLIANCE

PSCG is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, PSCG especially encourages veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. PSCG participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace per the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All employment offers are contingent on successful background investigation, citizenship verification where required, and confirmation of non-debarment via SAM.gov.