Environmental Scientist – Water

Overview:
Seeking experienced professional to support the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) with adherence to applicable environmental compliance laws and regulations to include but not limited to: Army Regulation 200-1, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA); and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide technical analysis of documents and program performance data.
• Provide professional recommendations, training, information papers, and briefs related to storm water management; drinking water quality; wastewater management; spill prevention control and countermeasures plans and activities; Environmental Performance Assessment System (EPAS, IAW AR 200-1); pollution prevention.
• Coordinate and facilitate relationships with Reserve stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Research and recommend technologies that could be utilized to support Water Quality compliance and pollution prevention at Reserve facilities.
• Utilize data to identify operating permits, facility design standards, business processes and best management practices necessary to achieve compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assess military activities and facility systems against Water Quality compliance standards.
• Develop draft water quality program guidance, draft Command policies, and develop supporting educational materials such as posters, pamphlets, and SharePoint pages to spread awareness of requirements and pollution prevention measures.
• Support personnel training programs by identifying water quality training requirements and participating in development of course curriculum and materials.
• Provide EPAS support to review the Water Quality findings of non- compliance and identify appropriate structural and behavioral Corrective Actions needed to achieve compliance and prevent future incidents of non-compliance.
• Manage program data as needed to support various Army data calls.
• Support data analytic development for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) analytics, Managing the DOEHRS account in relation to PFAS data and all required data for DoD owned systems.
• Track and close compliance deficiencies and notices of violations via REACT module.
• Utilize EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) to validate status of violations and corrective requirements.
• Attend training for and utilize Army systems of record WEBCASS-E and all associated modules.
• Participate in various monthly program meetings and working groups.
• Provide background data and analysis for annual environmental orders.
• Review and provide digital validation of annual EQ Data Call and additional data calls in WEBCASS-E.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Environmental Science or related.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience, preferably with DoD / Army.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with general guidance and minimal supervision.
• Excellent critical thinking, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Candidate must be a U.S Citizen, have a current driver’s license, and be able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Subject expertise with Army Regulation 200-1, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA); and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Resourceful and proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions independently.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and always maintain confidentiality.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, exempt position with the typical work schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 0730 – 1600.