Environmental Technician

AGEISS Inc.

The successful candidate will serve as a Stormwater Sampler supporting the Environmental Compliance Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. The successful candidate will provide technical support to a comprehensive stormwater management program mandated by the Clean Water Act (CWA) and three EPA permits. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct 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 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.

 

Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 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 pass a government background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

 

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 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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