Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Primary Role

Responsible for collecting samples from the treatment plant or distribution system, performing routine water quality analyses, sample custody, data entry and recordkeeping. Interpret water quality results and suggest chemical dosage changes to treatment process. Review and respond to water quality complaints and inquiries.
Key Accountabilities

Collect and analyze process control and regulatory samples using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Maintain bacteriological laboratory and perform bacteriological analysis in the absence of the lab analyst.
Review laboratory test results to ensure that the laboratory data meets QA/QC protocol and regulatory requirements.
Initiate chemical dosage changes when necessary.
Review, troubleshoot and maintain all laboratory equipment and continuous monitors.
Work with internal and external customers to build good relationships and solve laboratory issues.
Evaluate and monitor supplies and other laboratory costs to assist in maintaining the lab budget.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques Knowledge of QA/QC programs Familiar with EPA and DNR rules and regulations
Experience/Education

Minimum 1 – 2 years of lab experience preferred. (Bachelors degree in Science related field may be substituted for work experience.).
Valid drivers license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check.
General office experience including customer service.
Associates degree in a science related field required, Bachelors degree preferred.

SUMMARY: Coordinating water conservation programs, projects, and plans. Develops and implements new programs and projects required by system growth, efficiency improvements, and regulatory requirements.

Applicants must submit a cover letter & resume.

Communicates and interacts with public to promote an understanding of water conservation.

Prepares and makes formal presentations to Homeowners Associations, civic organizations and at public events.

Monitors and evaluates existing water conservation programs to determine customer participation, actual usage reduction and overall effectiveness of program; revises program as appropriate.

Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on water conservation to inform customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders.

Conducts irrigation system audits, evaluating consumption data, recommending irrigation controller settings and suggesting more efficient water usage options.

Develops City policies, procedures, and regulations for water conservation program; researches water conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend s changes to conservation initiatives.

Collaborates with other area water conservation personnel to benchmark water and drought restrictions and programs and to implement common water conservation policies and standards, when appropriate.

Plans, coordinates and staff’s special events, workshops and educational programs for local schools to promote water conservation; works with other city departments to promote water conservation.

Develops and manage water conservation program budget; purchases and maintains inventory of conservation aids and promotional maters for presentations, public events, and for use by other departments promoting conservation through other forums.

Assists field operations manager with review of projects; ensures new facilities are incorporated into existing programs, processes, and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, and Resource Management or in a closely related field. Two (2) year of full-time experience related to automatic irrigation system design or installation. OR High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of full-time experience in operations and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

Water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.

Safety practices and procedures.

Federal, State and Local water conservation laws, regulations, practices and techniques.

Methods of data collection and analysis.

Principles and methods of budget preparation and monitoring.

Skill in:

Analyzing the effectiveness of conservation programs and initiate program improvements.

Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Planning and goal setting.

Using computer and related software.

Implementing programs and related policies and procedures.

Develop and administer appropriate program training and communications materials.

Calculating budget expenditures and make predictions; calculate area, volume and capacity.

Making judgments pertaining to repair needs and supply needs.

Finding safe effective solutions to problems.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Class C Water Distribution and Class II Wastewater Collection Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, OR must obtain required licenses within 1 year of selection to position.

Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Hiring Range: $51,189.32 – $64,126.40 annually.

ICF is seeking an entry-level Environmental Planner to support our Environment & Planning Division’s Mountain West Region.

We provide expertise in environmental compliance for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and other special purpose environmental regulations. We prepare Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) for complex and often controversial projects nationwide and abroad, including energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of topics such as air quality, climate, noise, cultural and historic resources, socioeconomics, environmental justice, and other impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private companies. Our staff work on the most current and important issues facing the nation including renewable energy development; disaster recovery; and management of land use, water, recreation, and other resources.

An entry-level Environmental Planner supports project teams and works on multiple projects, interacts with all levels of staff, and will apply their academic and past work experience knowledge to a wide variety of complex projects. You will work directly with clients and senior staff, as well as internal and external experts in their field of expertise. Successful applicants to this position would be responsible for planning and completing project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Authoring and reviewing analytical sections of environmental documents

Collecting, entering, and analyzing data

Reviewing literature

Solving quantitative and qualitative problems

Supporting administrative records

Supporting subject matter experts

Supporting project management teams

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in natural or physical science, public policy, economics, environmental science, or related subjects

1 year of relevant experience preferred, but not required

Additional Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,) and any project specific software programs

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines

Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks

Identifies and meets the needs of clients within established guidelines

Understands task expectations and how tasks fit in the overall project

Works collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals

Organizes written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience

Performs professional engineering and project management work to plan, design, coordinate, manage and implement water and wastewater capital improvement projects. Will be considered a technical staff resource regarding the City’s water and wastewater system. Will serve as a Project Manager for capital improvement projects and as a technical resource to Water Services field staff.

DUTIES:

Assists the Public Works Director in the administration and management of Water and Wastewater activities about all aspects of Water and Wastewater infrastructure.
Acts as a technical resource to Water and Wastewater field staff.
Plans and manages the Water and Wastewater infrastructure master plans.
Pursues funding opportunities from State and Federal sources related to Water and Wastewater infrastructure and is involved in the preparation of the applications for submittal
Plans, directs, performs, and coordinates engineering design and construction of public water and wastewater infrastructure projects which primarily involve
Participates in the master planning of water and sewer infrastructure needs for the City.
Provides team leadership in the preparation of plans, contract documents, and specifications with regard to water and sewer infrastructure projects.
Serves as project manager on engineering contracts for project design, and on issues relating to modifications or amendments to public policy issues.
Estimates cost of proposed projects to aid in determining priorities, and project feasibility, and to ensure orderly disbursement of public funds.
Reviews and modifies water and sewer design guidelines, construction specifications, and construction details.
Reviews development proposals and Site Reviews for compliance with city regulations and communicates these regulations to developers.
Reviews and approves engineering designs, reports, plans, and specifications for water and sewer infrastructure improvements for public and development projects.
Implements departmental policies and assists in determining department policies and budgetary needs.
Performs related duties as required.
Responds regularly and promptly to work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a similar field of study plus at least two (2) years of professional experience in design and/or management of capital improvement projects for public infrastructure (water, sewer, streets, drainage, gas); OR a Master’s degree plus at least four (4) years of experience (as previously listed); OR a Bachelor’s degree plus at least six (6) years of experience (as previously listed).

Summary of Duties: Under basic supervision, the Environmental Quality Specialist is responsible for performing various job functions within the Environmental Health & Sustainability Department, including, but not limited to, stormwater compliance, vector surveillance and control activities, response to nuisance complaints, and construction site inspections. This position’s primary role will be within the Erosion Control program.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the Environmental Quality Specialist series that follows diversified procedures and implements processes to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Immediate supervision is available upon request. This class is distinguished from Environmental Quality Specialist, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Inspects construction sites for Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit (TXR150000) compliance and works with site operators to ensure compliance.
Responsible for performing field inspections related to all phases of stormwater pollution prevention for compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances.
Performs inspections of permitted facilities for compliance with federal, state, and/or local regulations.
Inspects and investigates illicit connections to the City of Plano storm sewer system, and illicit discharges to watercourses within the City of Plano.
Responds to and investigates complaints related to stormwater, stagnant water, vector issues, light, noise, and other environmental concerns as needed.
Maintains records and files of inspections; prepares documentation; issues legal notices; and represents the City in court cases and hearings when required.
Under supervision, develops educational materials and presents training events as required. Works with the Communications and Community Outreach Department to develop educational and promotional aids such as videos, posters, brochures, and flyers to promote program(s).
Performs site visits to targeted businesses to provide information regarding pollution prevention best management practices.
As needed, represents the City at stormwater related North Central Texas Council of Government meetings and during federal and state inspections/audits of stormwater program.
Monitors overhead sewer lines and creek banks for erosion conditions and forwards information to appropriate department(s).
Investigates and inspects properties to ensure compliance with stagnant water ordinances and implements mosquito management program as required.
Performs trapping and surveillance of mosquito populations. Performs abatement activities related to the mosquito management program as needed.
Assists with Liquid Waste Management program as needed.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent determines if samples meet requirements and if inspected facilities are in compliance with applicable ordinances.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local regulations governing environmental quality and stormwater compliance; best management practices as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Skill in: Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; performing established testing procedures for water sample analysis; using sampling and testing equipment.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.

Experience: One (1) year of environmental science related experience.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified experience requirements

Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We have multiple openings for highly qualified Engineers to join our interdisciplinary team of Systems Analysts supporting a variety of application areas addressing critical infrastructure, energy, and climate change related problems. As an Energy Technology & Policy Systems Analyst, you will support and lead projects spanning sustainable energy production, carbon removal and utilization. You will apply a combination of technical depth and breadth, critical thinking, modeling and simulation, and analysis to understand complex, often multi-domain problem areas to provide decision insight and communicate options and trade-offs in support of design, scale up and integration of the next generation of sustainable and secure energy systems. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED).

In this role you will

Research, design and optimize systems that leverage efficient energy technologies and carbon drawdown approaches from initial concept and design to scale up and demonstration.
Perform techno-economic and life cycle assessments to compare the economic and environmental impacts of climate mitigation technologies and/or energy systems and optimize the system parameters to improve the cost and carbon footprint over the current state-of-the-art options.
Apply engineering knowledge to evaluate a broad range of technology performance and costs tradeoffs of early-stage energy technologies.
Participate in complex projects that demonstrate carbon drawdown and energy resilience in the field.
Design computational tools to optimize the logistic network of resource supply and product distribution at regional and national scales.
Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of original research to address defined problems.
Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
Communicate the importance and results of climate mitigation R&D to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Balance multiple projects/tasks and priorities of customers and partners to ensure deadlines are met, while working independently with minimal direction within the scope of the assignment.
Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars, and meetings.
Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators and visit field sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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PhD in an energy focused field including disciplines such as Energy Resource Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and experience in one or more relevant topical areas including energy systems, lifecycle assessment, technoeconomic analysis, energy technology commercialization and/or quantitative energy policy analysis.
Experience developing and applying quantitative tools such as computational models or simulations that leverage a variety of data sources to inform energy or energy policy analyses.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and project managers to develop and apply these capabilities to inform engineering decisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information to a variety of audiences.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in multiple relevant areas including energy systems, lifecycle assessment, technoeconomic analysis, energy technology commercialization and/or quantitative energy policy analysis.
Demonstrated advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
Demonstrated expertise in leading diverse, technical teams to execute ill defined projects.

Qualifications We Desire

Hands on engineering experience with pilot, demonstration, or commercial scale engineering projects.
Experience in technology commercialization.
Knowledge and experience in carbon accounting and environmental regulations.
Knowledge and experience in carbon utilization.

The Institute for Social Transformation at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position *GIS Research Specialist* (appointment will be made to the rank of Associate Specialist of the Specialist Title Series). Housed in the division of Social Sciences, the institute is a critical intellectual and social hub connecting scholars across UC Santa Cruz and partners beyond the university in developing research-based solutions to urgent problems in the world.

Under the direction of the Institute Faculty Director Chris Benner, the GIS research specialist will participate in various institute-affiliated research projects in community economic development, engaged climate and environmental science, and labor and community organizing, among others. The GIS research specialist will also work closely with our campus Center for Integrated Spatial Research.

Key duties of the position are to design and conduct GIS analysis, manage relevant data sets, and produce reports using appropriate tools and techniques. As the GIS research specialist, the candidate will manage their participation in multiple projects simultaneously, as well as contribute to research reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, and other publications. The successful candidate will have experience in ArcGIS, statistical analysis of data sets (including the uses of SPSS, Stata, SAS, or R, and familiarity with common socio-economic datasets, such as the IPUMS NHGIS), and database design and management. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working in culturally diverse settings with organizations committed to social justice and sustainability.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Master’s degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in geography or a related field.

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) supports the Intelligence, DoD, and Science and Research communities with tools, domain knowledge, analyst teams and essential mission staffing services. We continually seek people with the skills, experience and passion to successfully leverage the complete intelligence lifecycle across America’s most critical initiatives. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Summary:

The mission of the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, Leetown Research Laboratory (formerly USGS Leetown Science Center, Aquatic Ecology Branch) is to excel in aquatic and natural resource science, providing the information, scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of the nation’s biological resources.

The focus of EESC-LRL mission and vision for the future is to continue its dynamic international, national, and regional leadership in aquatic, landscape, and genetics research by generating, interpreting, evaluating, and transmitting the scientific information needed to better address the pressing problems of managing our nation’s biological resources, especially those under the stewardship of the Department of the Interior, and other Federal and non-Federal partners. The primary means of gathering this information is through the use of scientific methods applied to monitoring resources and conducting experiments.

The EESC-LRL is currently conducting research designed to predicted stream fish habitat and biological conditions as well as species distribution modeling to support the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in species status assessments.

Akima is hiring a GIS Specialist II to provide support to the USGS EESC-LRL to assist with fisheries research, including project development and quantitative investigation into two- and three-dimensional methods for spatial and temporal assessment of aquatic habitat factors (flow, substrate, depth, water quality) and their influence on aquatic species occurrence, density, and/or abundanceusing geospatial and statistical modeling. These tasks are to support investigations of fish and other aquatic species in response to landscape factors.

Job Responsibilities:

Investigate spatial frameworks for assessing aquatic habitat conditions and landscape impacts in coupled riverine and estuarine environments.
Investigate methods for mapping bathymetry from lidar and hyperspectral imagery and conducting 2-dimensional hydrodynamic modeling of flow, depth, substrate, and water quality conditions in riverine and estuarine environments.
Assist researchers in implementing 2-D hydrodynamic modeling software (iRIC, Delft 3D, HEC-RAS, or equivalent) for modeling velocity, depth, and other hydrologic parameters.
Work collaboratively with other researchers to conduct spatial modeling of biological occurrence patterns of terrestrial and aquatic species in relation to two- and three-dimensional aspects of habitat factors.
Assist in write-up and publication of research methods and results,
Work with other researchers to conduct a joint USGS/NOAA riverine/estuarine aquatic habitat assessment pilot project.
Assist in scientific outreach and in developing and submitting proposals to expand projects into other areas NE Region to more fully support the needs of the research clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of equivalent experience implementing Geographical Information Systems in environmental science, quantitative ecology, eco-hydrology, geography, geomorphology, and/or biology.
Experience in scripting for GIS and/or statistical analysis (R, Python).
Experience converting remotely-sensed data sources into spatial modeling inputs.
Experience assessing and compiling factors influencing the habitats of terrestrial and aquatic species.
Experience working with diverse research groups, Federal and State agencies, NGO’s and the public for the purposes of compiling data, developing research plans, and presenting research results desired.

Portland Community College is seeking a full-time geology faculty member to provide culturally responsive instruction in support of PCC’s Mission and Values. The successful candidate will be a dynamic instructor who can build an environment that inspires and communicates a love of geology and science to a diverse group of students. There will be opportunities to provide input and collaborative leadership in the areas of curriculum and program development, mentoring, virtual learning, college-wide initiatives, community outreach, and educational research. The new instructor in this position will teach classes at the Cascade campus and also fully online, and will have access to state of the art teaching labs and will be expected to use student-centered active learning techniques to engage students. The ideal candidate will have a background in quaternary studies that intersects water, surface environments, and climate, such as someone with an expertise in groundwater, streams, soils and sediments, and/or surface processes. The earth sciences departments are currently in a state of renewal, and this is a rare opportunity to help shape the future growth of the program for the 21st century. If this sounds like a position that interests you, please consider applying for this outstanding geology faculty opportunity today!

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

Master’s degree (or higher) in the subject area

OR

Master’s degree (or higher) in a related area plus 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the subject area.

General Description

This position has duties that require highly responsible, independent technical and Administrative duties associated with the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) functions and projects. Performs the entire range of both routine and specialized tasks in technical field and office work relating to regulatory compliance on wastewater systems, services and monitoring projects; specializes in collection and analysis projects in managing and monitoring industrial contributors to the wastewater collection for the County. This position performs with environmental compliance, regulatory compliance programs and the safe and efficient operations of Pasco County’s wastewater utility systems.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Responsible for the management of compliance programs.
Responsible for the long-term planning for renewal of industrial user permits and local limits evaluations for the Pasco County wastewater treatment plants.
Performs field studies, sampling events, facility inspections and evaluations to develop action plans on corrective measures related to enhancement of regulatory compliance.
Manages permit tracking, monitoring and reporting programs to assure regulatory compliance.
Conducts field work, inspections, operational training and coordination with regulatory authorities and other County personnel to enhance our regulatory compliance activities.
Performs coordination and liaison work in support of regulatory compliance with other Pasco County personnel and all appropriate state and federal agencies involved in environment management, wastewater and reclaimed water.
Tracks current and proposed environmental legislation and rules that impact the wastewater and reclaimed water operations.Â
Provides written input and comments reflecting County position, as required and directed.
Reviews laboratory test results and data, reclaim water quality monitoring programs and facility assessment reports as required.
Evaluates complex environmental quality and management studies, analyzes information and formulates substantive recommendations regarding improving and maintaining compliance.
Represents the County before residents, civic groups industry organizations and the business community by providing outreach and education materials and guidance for compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the programs under the division including, small quantity generators of hazardous waste, household hazardous waste, fat oils, grease and industrial pretreatment programs. Â
Participates in the Emergency Operations Center during emergency events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge in the permitting and operation of wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
Knowledge in the practical aspects of ordinance enforcement, rules and regulations relating to environmental management and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of utility systems including the operation and maintenance of treatment plants, collection and storage facilities.
Working knowledge in the regulatory aspects of waste management and disposal within the regulatory community including waste reduction and recycling strategies.Â
Ability to read and interpret rules, regulations, topographical and aerial maps, blueprints, diagrams and sketches.
Ability to independently present ideas, concepts and facts in a clear, concise manner in written, oral or graphic form.
Ability to develop and evaluate reports and presentations reflecting the work activities performance and environment compliance of Pasco County Utilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, outside agencies, regulatory authorities and the general public.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with GIS.
Ability to anticipate workload and initiate the completion of tasks with minimal Supervision and instruction to meet deadlines.Â
Leadership, self-motivated, ability to work on teams an willingness to learn are all essential.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to conduct field work in a variety of weather conditions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, environmental science, environmental engineering or a related field. Two (2) years’ of professional work experience in wastewater or reclaimed water compliance or project management. Â

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.Â