Environmental Scientist – Wastewater/NPDES

Cherokee Federal•Crane, IN

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About The Position

Executes day-to-day environmental compliance support with a primary focus on Clean Water Act and `NPDES` program requirements. Performs inspections, sampling coordination, data management, and report development to support Government wastewater and stormwater compliance obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
0-3 years of relevant experience supporting environmental compliance programs, with emphasis on water/wastewater, Clean Water Act, and/or `NPDES` permit compliance.
Experience with environmental sampling programs, data validation/quality requirements, and electronic reporting systems (e.g., `NetDMR`).
Strong technical writing skills for permits, plans, `SOPs`, and regulatory reports.
Experience supporting industrial pretreatment programs and wastewater treatment operations.
Familiarity with `QAPP`-governed sampling programs and field compliance inspections.
Experience developing permit application packages and managing recurring compliance monitoring schedules.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Support the `NPDES` program through compliance audits, field inspections, and documentation of findings and corrective actions.
Coordinate and conduct sampling and associated lab analyses in accordance with an approved `QAPP` (approved by the Contractor `QAM` and accepted by the NSWC Crane EP `QAM`, applicable `IEPD` (NAVFAC Midlant Crane or NSWC Crane), and applicable Environmental Media Manager).
Implement permit monitoring requirements for 19 outfalls (13 direct outfalls and 6 internal outfalls), including weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual sampling for required parameters.
Enter all sampling results into the IDEM `NetDMR` system and other federal/state required electronic portals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and on-time submittals.
Perform wastewater discharge management activities, including tracking discharge conditions and supporting operational compliance with permit limits and requirements.
Draft technical input for Government `NPDES` permit applications, modifications, renewals, variance requests, and regulatory notifications (including Crane `NPDES`, `LGTF` NPDES, and other Clean Water Act permit actions).
Compile complete permit application packages, ensuring all required forms, plans, and specifications are included; develop permit timelines from application submittal through completion of permit conditions, as requested.
Draft technical input for Government regulatory reports, Environmental Plans, directives, and `SOPs`; maintain and manage `NPDES` program data to support trend analysis and compliance reporting.
Draft technical input for construction permits supporting new sewer lines and wastewater treatment facilities.
Obtain Class B Industrial Wastewater Discharge Certificates at Government request.
Conduct annual reviews of industrial pretreatment `SOPs` and applicable Government wastewater/NPDES directives and procedures; recommend updates to improve compliance and execution.
Develop site-specific water quality criteria in support of `NPDES` permit requirements.
Provide operator consultation support to the Waste Water Treatment Plant on an as-needed basis.
Monitor sedimentation ponds serving the Demolition Range; when discharge is required, perform discharge actions and adjust water conditions as needed to meet `NPDES` permit requirements.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned