Environmental Scientist

AGEISS Inc•North Fort Lewis, WA

23d•$0 - $80,168•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an environmental scientist with Clear Air Act and Drinking Water Act experience to provide full time on-site support at Joint Base Lewis-McChord North, Tacoma, WA. The successful candidate will provide technical support and serve as the primary monitoring/inspection support for compliance with the JBLM air operating permit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of experience OR a minimum of four (4) years of experience in stormwater inspections, sampling, and monitoring if no degree.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, Drinking Water Act, and other applicable state laws and regulations.
Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work independently and meet strict government and regulatory reporting requirements.
Experience conducting water sampling and reviewing data for accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people.
Physical ability to conduct day-long inspections and sampling walking across varying terrain and under differing weather conditions.
Dependable, fast, accurate, and extremely detail oriented.
Must be able to successfully pass a federal agency background investigation.

Responsibilities

Conduct site visits/assessments with proponents comprised of various types of air operating permits, relevant rules and regulations, and operations, to assist in establishing and maintaining environmental compliance.
Research and maintain knowledge on the specific processes/equipment undertaken on the installation which contribute to air pollution.
Conduct drinking water sampling at high-risk facilities and PFAS sampling at wells according to the prescribed schedules.
Provide updates to program management plans, standard operating procedures, and inspection checklists.
Support outreach, education and training to soldiers and civilians on JBLM applicable to the programs.
Conduct other monitoring, sampling, and inspections as required for permit compliance.