Drinking Water Lead

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • $95,256 - $234,336 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Drinking Water Lead to work in our Environment, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a related area, preferably in science or engineering and 5 years related experience or an advanced degree and (2) years of related experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in a related area, preferably in science or engineering and 9 years related experience or an advanced degree and (6) years of related experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred sampling experience with drinking water include background in bacteriological/coliform, PFAS, lead and copper, disinfection and byproducts, and radiological.
• State of Idaho drinking water operator and backflow tester license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all eight drinking water systems operated by BEA are monitored and reported according to drinking water regulations.
• Lead in the completion of reporting related to drinking water which includes but not limited to, the issuance of annual water quality reports, contribution to the Annual Site Environmental Report, and applicable NEPA documentation.
• Act as the primary Technical Point of Contact for drinking water. May act as the primary or backup point of contact for other assigned regulatory group(s).
• Perform as needed any review of drinking water system modifications being proposed and submit comments to ensure future projects implement State and Federal requirements for Drinking Water Systems under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Perform monitoring and reporting necessary to meet INL Drinking Water Program site-wide environmental regulatory requirements and milestones.
• Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts. In addition to identifying technical resource needs and schedule integration for all assigned technical activities, establish priorities, and identify and request resources to accomplish work objectives.
• Reviews and interprets new and modified drinking water rules and regulations promulgated by the State of Idaho.
• Provide support to other Environmental Monitoring programs on and off the INL Site such as; vadose, air, soils, direct radiation, groundwater, effluent, agricultural, cross connection, and asbestos.
• Perform technical review of proposed system modifications and complete regulatory summaries of proposed and final Safe Drinking Water Act Federal and State requirements.
• Present to and interface with Federal and State regulators and ISO-14001 auditors for drinking water environmental inspections (e.g sanitary surveys) and respond to identified areas of concerns and/or non-compliances. Represent INL in discussions concerning INL drinking water with regulators and stakeholders.
• Assess environmental risk and develop required risk-mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of drinking water requirements using assessments and/or surveillance.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of short and long-term plans to achieve annual goals, goals, and work standards focused on achieving INL’s mission and assigned priorities.
• May perform oversight and assist in the implementation of laboratory environmental requirements, permits, agreements, and corrective actions.
• May train junior personnel in the technical complexities of assigned tasks.
• May perform duties related to contract management.
• May support customers by preparing or reviewing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for drinking water.
• Ensure applicable regulatory requirements and company standards are identified in project and facility planning and day-to-day work control documentation and adequately implemented in the field through facility meetings, periodic walk-throughs, and assessments. Support customers by preparing or reviewing facility procedures and forms and work planning documentation.
• Provide input to facility/project environmental goals and targets. Recommend positions on environmental issues that impact facility and project activities and be proactive and creative in the development of environmental compliance strategies.
• Perform all assigned tasks/sampling events accurately, timely, and safely. Evaluate, select, and apply technical/scientific techniques to solve projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

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