Environmental Data Specialist

LLNL•Livermore, CA

2d•$95,820 - $117,312•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Environmental Data Specialist to join the Program Services & Operations Division of the Environmental Restoration Department (ERD). This role involves performing data entry and data management for environmental site characterization, remediation, and monitoring activities. The specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders, including database users, technical field teams, and contract laboratories, to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and usability. The position may offer a hybrid schedule, allowing for remote work after a probationary period, with specifics determined by team and organizational needs.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with data management systems related to data entry and verification.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through; experience with techniques for maintaining data integrity, error cause and effect analysis, and error prevention.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex problems effectively.
Experience analyzing electronic data deliverables and creating standard and ad hoc reports.
Proven written and verbal communication skills necessary for effective interactions with all levels of personnel internal and external, regulatory agencies, and vendors, and experience working effectively independently and as a member of a team.
Knowledge of and experience using computer programs, system software and computer equipment, such as Microsoft Excel, Oracle based applications, SQL, Apple/Mac, and Linux operating systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LLNL procurement policies and procedures and best business practices.
Experience working with TEIMS, knowledge of SPACT, and ERD’s data repositories (i.e. Data Cave and Data Alley) and LLNL Records Management.
Familiarity with chemistry nomenclature to understand analytical laboratory test results.

Responsibilities

Perform data entry and data management following established business processes to retrieve, verify and maintain data generated during environmental site characterization, remediation, and monitoring activities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements, reporting needs, and document them in clear specifications.
Work with technical staff to troubleshoot data issues, coordinate testing, and validate changes or enhancements to data systems and interfaces.
Develop and produce standard, recurring, and ad hoc reports, including data validation and explanation of trends or anomalies.
Assist in designing and implementing improvements to data collection, storage, and retrieval processes, including configuration of data management tools or applications.
Contribute to data-management documentation, including data dictionaries, standard operating procedures, records archives, and data-repositories, and support user training on data-entry standards, reporting tools, and data-management best practices.
Ensure chain-of-custody (COC) forms are complete, accurate, and timely and that the data from the analytical laboratories adhere to the contract.
Monitor data quality metrics and assist in developing controls, checks, and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data.
Assist in developing environmental sampling plans and contributing to environmental regulatory reports.
Perform Technical Release Representative (TRR) duties to release work to outside vendors, commit substantial financial resources, and process and pay subcontract analytical laboratory invoices.
Perform other duties as assigned.