Clean Air & Safe Drinking Water Compliance Specialist

Colorado State University • Schofield Barracks, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safe Drinking Water Act/Clean Air Act position is located at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and provides technical support to the U.S. Army Hawaii Environmental Compliance Program in assessing compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. The position is through the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), under the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University.

The specialist reviews installation compliance with Army and Clean Air Act regulations, including requirements concerning hazardous air pollutants, ozone-depleting substances, and greenhouse gases. The role also involves observing emissions for visible smoke and conducting drinking-water sampling, as well as supporting compliance tracking, performance testing, and permit renewal for underground injection control permits.

The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employment requires successful background screening, a valid driver’s license, legal authorization to work in the United States, eligibility for a Department of Defense Common Access Card and public trust clearance, and the ability to obtain and maintain Smoke School certification. Fieldwork may include bending and lifting at least 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, a physical science, public health, or a related field.
• Experience supporting environmental programs, such as air quality, drinking water quality, environmental monitoring, or regulatory compliance. Relevant experience may be gained through employment, internships, volunteer service, or academic projects.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to be eligible for employment by CSU.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship.
• Must be able to comply with applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card and public trust clearance.
• For CAC eligibility, non-U.S. nationals must have resided in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for three or more consecutive years for the required Tier 1 HSPD-12 CAC credentialing background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Smoke School certification for opacity readings.
• Must be able to perform fieldwork that may include bending and lifting at least 25 pounds.
• Pre-employment criminal background check is required for all new hires.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Experience conducting data analysis and writing technical reports.
• Experience conducting air and/or water sampling.
• Experience with environmental public outreach.
• Experience working with personal computers and conventional software programs, including word processors, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Experience working in highly structured organizations, such as governmental agencies, the military, or corporations, with established lines of authority, procedures, and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Review USAG-HI installation compliance with Army Regulations and Clean Air Act regulations, including implementation of NESHAP, Ozone Depleting Substances, and Greenhouse Gases requirements.
• Conduct periodic visible smoke observations (opacity readings) of emission sources to check permit compliance and unit integrity.
• Support field water sampling of USAG-HI public drinking water systems in accordance with Safe Drinking Water Act protocols.
• Support compliance tracking, annual performance testing, and permit renewal for Underground Injection Control permits at Pohakuloa Training Area and Kilauea Military Camp.

Benefits

• Colorado State University describes its benefits package as robust and highlights a collaborative atmosphere and a focus on work-life balance; details are available through the university’s benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level