Wastewater / Drinking Water Coordinator

Position Description
ERT is seeking a Wastewater / Drinking Water Coordinator to support the Industrial Wastewater and Drinking Water programs at NASA Ames Research Center. Position entails interfacing directly with the customer and various other professionals on center, as well as the following support activities:

• Collection of wastewater and drinking water samples.
• Preparation of compliance reports for two wastewater facilities.
• Updating wastewater permit applications in response to changes in regulations or site conditions.
• Updating drinking water permit paperwork.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly summary reports for surface distribution water regulations.
• Ongoing and randomly scheduled field investigation and sampling efforts.
• Support stormwater sampling activities

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of experience with industrial wastewater and drinking water programs, including experience collecting water samples and performing regulatory compliance duties. 
• Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator certification
• Knowledge of EPA chemical analytical methods.
• Knowledge of federal, state of California, and local environmental laws, regulations and standards.
• Ability to assist in mobilizing field sampling activities, repair equipment, and lift 40 pounds.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills with a people-centric approach to providing solutions through written and verbal communication. 
• Serve as a partner with mission critical teams, helping them navigate complex environmental standards.
• Ability to work on multiple projects of varying priorities.
• Ability to understand the environmental issues affecting the site.
• General computer application skills including Microsoft Office, databases, etc.
• Ability to work without supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  
• Understand and troubleshoot wastewater and drinking water utility infrastructure maintenance and repair.
• Ability to conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans.
• On-site visits minimum twice per week; site access requires US Citizenship. 

Desired

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Proficiency in GIS
• General sampling skills to support ongoing soil, groundwater and vapor intrusion investigations.
• Spanish language proficiency

Education
BS in hydrology, civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, related discipline, or equivalent.

Location
The position requires 2 on-site visits per week at NASA Ames Research Center. Full-time on-site work is encouraged, but not required.

Salary
The salary range for this role is $51,000 - $136,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer- All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Salary : $51,000 - $136,000