Water Quality Specialist

Q&A Diversified LLC • Cape Canaveral, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Quality Specialist supports the environmental team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The role combines fieldwork, technical documentation, permit compliance, and project support, with a focus on stormwater and wastewater programs. The specialist conducts inspections, supports plans and reporting, and coordinates with Government personnel and regulatory stakeholders.

The position includes office and fieldwork. Field responsibilities may involve working outdoors in varying weather, walking or standing for extended periods, navigating uneven terrain, and safely using environmental sampling and inspection equipment. The employee must be able to travel between the assigned installations as needed and perform the essential field responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

The successful candidate moves effectively between field and office work, maintains accurate environmental records, identifies and documents compliance issues, and collaborates with environmental professionals and Government stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in environmental science or a related field.
• At least three years of water quality or environmental compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits, stormwater management, wastewater compliance, and applicable Florida requirements.
• Experience conducting field inspections, collecting or reviewing water quality data, documenting deficiencies, and preparing accurate regulatory reports and permit materials.
• Ability to use electronic compliance databases and mapping or GPS tools.
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulatory and program requirements.
• Strong recordkeeping skills and attention to detail.
• Experience conducting field inspections, observations, sampling, or other environmental field activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently in the field and contribute effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, Government personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong writing, coordination, organization, and independent work skills, and ability to meet permit and contract reporting deadlines.
• Ability to travel between assigned installations and perform outdoor inspections.
• Ability to meet applicable Government background, access, drug-screening, Common Access Card (CAC), and information-technology access requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must be able to safely perform essential field responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, including outdoor work in varying weather, walking or standing for extended periods, navigating field locations and uneven terrain, and safely using environmental sampling and inspection equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Government environmental systems is useful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or support NPDES permit applications and renewals, assemble supporting data, respond to Government comments, and maintain permit information in approved systems.
• Collect, review, and maintain water quality and permit compliance data; support monitoring and sampling; evaluate results; and prepare discharge monitoring reports and other required NPDES and MS4 reports.
• Conduct stormwater site evaluations, outfall screenings, comprehensive site compliance evaluations, and permit audits; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and track deficiencies through closure.
• Review and update the Stormwater Management Plan for PSFB and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for applicable sites; inspect industrial activities, assess best management practices, update maps and figures, and support stormwater training and outreach.
• Review construction and other water-related permit packages, coordinate site audits and regulatory communications, and maintain accurate records in Government-approved databases and plan systems.
• At CCSFS, support wastewater permitting, outage and malfunction reporting, and semiannual wastewater compliance audits.
• Review drinking water system submittals and permits, maintain program records, and support drinking water compliance and construction permit audits.
• At applicable sites, provide spill investigation and advisory support, follow installation notification procedures, prepare incident information and draft database reports, and coordinate with the Government. Spill support does not include cleanup activities.
• Prepare technical reports, meeting materials, and monthly activity summaries.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, facility managers, tenants, contractors, and regulatory agencies as directed.
• Travel between Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base as needed and perform outdoor inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time