Job Description

Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) – Brownfields Cleanup Oversight

Number of Positions: 2

Location: Kansas City, Missouri (on-site; local/regional travel)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Preferred (as required by federal grant/municipal client)

Clearance: No security clearance required

Work Schedule: 5x8 (five 8-hour days), grant-funded task-based hours (approx. 880 total hours across both positions)

Impact

As a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), you will provide independent oversight of EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant–funded soil and groundwater remediation projects for municipal clients in the Kansas City, Missouri area. This role focuses on compliance, documentation, and technical review rather than hands-on remediation, and directly supports safe, effective cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields properties in coordination with EPA Region 7 and state and local regulators.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide on-site oversight of Brownfields cleanup activities (soil and groundwater) to verify work is performed in accordance with approved work plans, QAPPs, HASPs, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor and document contractor performance, including adherence to health and safety requirements, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America/BABA, and other federal grant conditions.
• Coordinate with EPA Region 7, State of Missouri regulatory agencies, and municipal staff to support CERCLA §104(k), 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and 40 CFR Part 33 (DBE) compliance.
• Prepare and/or review task-based work plans, field oversight and inspection reports, sampling documentation, and grant compliance reports.
• Maintain detailed records of site visits, meetings, and regulatory communications to support Brownfields grant reporting and closeout.
• Participate in meetings with city staff, community stakeholders, and regulators to communicate cleanup status, issues, and recommended actions.
• Help identify and resolve field issues related to remediation execution, access, safety, and compliance, escalating concerns to the prime contractor and client as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or closely related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Meets EPA’s definition of an environmental professional (QEP) with at least 5+ years of relevant environmental or Brownfields/remediation oversight experience.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing soil and groundwater remediation projects, preferably under EPA Brownfields Cleanup or similar federal/state programs.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120); 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher current or obtained prior to field mobilization.
• Strong working knowledge of CERCLA §104(k), 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), 40 CFR Part 33 (DBE), Davis-Bacon, and Buy America/BABA requirements.
• Proven ability to supervise or oversee contractors in the field and document findings clearly and objectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and common environmental inspection/reporting tools.

🚫 The following experience profiles alone typically do NOT meet minimum qualifications:

• Predominantly office-based roles with little or no field oversight of remediation activities.
• Roles focused solely on Phase I ESAs or due diligence without cleanup/remediation oversight.
• General environmental compliance roles lacking direct oversight of contractors performing soil/groundwater remediation.
• Candidates without demonstrated responsibility for technical oversight, documentation, and regulatory coordination on cleanup projects.

Desired Skills

• Direct experience on EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant projects or similar federally funded remediation programs.
• Experience coordinating with EPA Region 7, state environmental agencies, and municipal or community redevelopment clients.
• Familiarity with NHPA, ESA, and Clean Water Act permitting as they apply to Brownfields projects.
• Strong technical writing skills for concise, defensible reports and regulatory correspondence.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory issues to non-technical audiences.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Recognized degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a closely related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized coursework or training in environmental remediation, Brownfields, or environmental project management preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
• Brownfields or remediation oversight
• Environmental project management
• Regulatory coordination with EPA and state agencies
• Contractor supervision and field inspections
• Grant or regulatory compliance documentation for environmental projects

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

COMPA Industries is committed to building careers—not just filling positions—by investing in employees and the communities we serve while delivering professional and technical services in support of critical public and federal missions. For over 30 years, COMPA has partnered with government and industry clients on complex environmental and technical projects, providing opportunities to work alongside experienced scientists, engineers, and environmental professionals. Join our team to help transform Brownfields sites into productive community assets while advancing your career through meaningful work, a collaborative culture, and competitive compensation.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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