We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as an
Senior Environmental Scientist III at our headquarters in
Fullerton, California.General Characteristics- Responsible for assisting municipal, utility, industrial, and commercials clients with stormwater planning and compliance efforts associated with Phase I and II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits, the Construction General Permit (CGP), and Industrial General Permit (IGP).
- Interpret complex regulatory permits, assist clients with regulatory compliance, prepare technical reports, conduct environmental compliance inspections and sampling, and complete high quality deliverables on time and within budget
- Lead environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater
Critical Tasks and Responsibilities- Assistant Project Management
- Interpret regulatory permits and formulate compliance strategies
- Prepare comprehensive approaches, work plans, technical reports and documents (watershed management plans, stormwater management plans, annual reports, non-stormwater discharge source assessments, adaptive management plans, compliance guidance documents, compliance reports, rain and sampling event summary reports, SWPPPs, WQMPs, etc.)
- Execute/manage field investigations
- Manage workload of other Environmental Scientist staff
- Prepare/Monitor Project Budgets
- Meet with clients regarding work and performance of team, and regarding current and future work
- Perform construction site and facility environmental compliance inspections (QSP, QISP, FOG)
- Conduct environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater, along with soils and sediments)
- Make field observations and perform data measurement and collection assignments
- Data management and analysis (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
- Develop and implement monitoring and reporting plans and field studies
- Perform regulatory and water quality data analyses
- Participate/lead in technical presentations
Required Competencies and Qualifications- BS in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional work experience
- Knowledge of stormwater permitting and planning; water quality monitoring; BMPs; and environmental compliance inspections
- CPSWQ/CPESC certification
- QSD or QSP and QISP certifications
- Able to read, interpret, and analyze plans, technical manuals, and permits
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic
- Excellent writer and communicator
- Proactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative/positive attitude/team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50lbs
- Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record
Desired Competencies and QualificationsThe following competencies and qualifications are a plus, but not required:- MS or PhD in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Proficient with ArcGIS
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
- Perform maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment
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Apex Job Title: Scientist 3 - Sr Project Scientist
Req ID:
11757
Annual Expected Pay Range
$83,000-$125,000 USD
