Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance Tech I
About The Position
The Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance Technician will provide technical and administrative support to the Environmental Protections Division in the implementation of environmental monitoring programs for the Catawba Nation. This will include sample collection, processing and data management in the areas of ambient air quality (equipment operation), indoor air quality, stream and water quality, and soil quality. Staff must have a desire to protect tribal lands and resources, be self-motivated and goal driven to achieve advanced technical education and training in the environmental field.
Requirements
- HS Diploma/ associate’s degree in science or related field preferred.
- Possess a valid SC driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy.
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional environmental or laboratory certifications as required.
- Prior working knowledge and experience with federal and state grant programs and reporting requirements
- Possess a working knowledge and understanding of environmental issues
- Ability and willingness to travel for attending training, meetings, and workshops
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with federal, state, local, and tribal officials and the general public in a professional manner
- Must be willing to receive training and become certified in the areas of environmental management as directed by staff
- Independent and self-motivated to complete required tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision to achieve measurable results and outcomes.
- Excellent technical, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must have strong attention to detail and be well organized in task completion
- Must be able to work both independently and in collaborative settings
Responsibilities
- Assist with ambient air quality monitoring (regulatory and non-regulatory) capabilities and participating in regional air quality regulatory program management.
- Assist with the certified drinking water laboratory duties for bacteriological testing (Total Coliform and E. coli. (Method 9223) for drinking water.
- Perform laboratory testing of surface and drinking water samples in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and CIN Water Lab SOPs and QAPP
- Assist with management of lab inventory and records for compliance with federal and state certifications
- Adhere to lab safety and training compliance requirements
- Perform field and laboratory equipment calibrations, maintenance, and record keeping
- Prepare technical reports as requested
- Operate and maintain environmental testing equipment
- Assist with the development and revision of SOPs and policies for environmental monitoring and surveillance programs
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and required certifications.
- Prepare technical reports and data interpretation for environmental inspections and testing services provided within the Catawba Nation
- Collect samples of various environmental media as needed for assessments including soil, air, and water
- Design educational material for the community when needed
- Review and input data collected through air and water quality monitoring to respective online databases
- Assist in environmental home health and utilities as needed
- Participate in public educational initiatives and engagements as opportunities arise
- Complete other environmental monitoring duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership
- Maintain laboratory inventory, quality control logs, and compliance documentation for federal and state certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
