Environmental Scientist, JBLM, WA

Job Description

Job Description

AGEISS is hiring for an Environmental Scientist to provide support with comprehensive stormwater management programs mandated by the Clean Water Act and three Environmental Protection Agency permits at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA.

JBLM includes several sub-installations in WA, OR, and CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) quarterly visual assessments and provide reports for industrial outfalls associated with the permit.
• Maintain a MSGP sampling and analysis, and quality assurance plan in accordance with permit requirements and support annual update.
• Conduct MSGP recurring outfall monitoring on creek drainage basin outfalls for fecal coliforms, dissolved oxygen, and temperature.
• Conduct MSGP outfall monitoring on required outfall locations.
• Calibrate equipment, complete chain-of-custody forms, properly label and pack samples, and transport samples to the laboratory in compliance with hold times.
• Upload sampling data into Federal and State databases.
• Conduct trends analysis, evaluate for compliance with permit benchmarks, and investigate and communicate anomalies to JBLM.
• Conduct illicit discharge surveys and upload results into the database of record.
• Conduct periodic sampling in accordance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit including, but not limited to, flow-weighted composite and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling.
• Conduct other monitoring, sampling, and inspections as required for permit compliance.
• Provides stormwater outreach, education, and training to soldiers and civilians on JBLM.
• Maintain a detailed log of field activities to include weather conditions, rainfall amounts, equipment calibration, equipment failures, and other notes needed to document field and equipment conditions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred OR a minimum of four (4) years of experience in stormwater sampling and inspections if no degree.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and other applicable stormwater laws and regulations.
• Experience conducting water quality sampling and inspections.
• Experience working with calibrating and using water sampling equipment to measure dissolved oxygen, temperature, etc.
• Experience with MS Windows OS and Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work independently and meet strict government and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Physical ability to conduct day-long inspections and sampling walking across varying terrain and under differing weather conditions.
• A valid state driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass a government background investigation.
• Travel may be required.

About AGEISS Inc. :

AGEISS, headquartered in Colorado, has provided Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, Advisory & Assistance, and Program / Project Management Services to the Federal sector nationwide and internationally since 1988.

AGEISS offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

AGEISS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment at AGEISS are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per state and Federal laws.

If you are interested in joining our team of professionals, please submit your resume / qualifications and salary requirements.

Annual salary of $69,305.60.