Storm Water Compliance Specialist (Environmental Professional 1/2)
- Req. Number: IRC142074
- Organization : EPC-CP/Environmental Compliance Programs
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
- Recruiter Email: jhamilton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Environmental Professional 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Join a dynamic team solving storm water management and water quality challenges at a world-class research and development institution. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for an Environmental Professional to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in supporting water quality regulation compliance and implementing storm water management strategies across a unique and diverse facility.
The Stormwater Permitting/Compliance Team within LANL's Environmental Compliance Programs Group has responsibility for institutional oversight of LANL compliance with stormwater discharge permits and related regulations, as well as providing technical direction for stormwater management. The Storm Water Compliance Specialist, reporting to the Team Leader, will support oversight activities and provide technical and regulatory compliance direction to LANL organizations and facilities. These diverse activities will include:
Environmental Professional 1 ($71,200 - $112,900)
Environmental Professional 2 ($85,900 - $139,900)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, this level will perform the tasks outlined at the Environmental Professional 1 level but will work more independently and will frequently lead efforts to collaboratively develop and execute goals and tasks.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for Environmental Professional 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Training/Certifications: Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control or equivalent professional certification, or ability to obtain.
Education/Experience (Environmental Professional 1): Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience (Environmental Professional 2): Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Environment: Combination of in office and outdoor field work. Field work will potentially involve exposure to outdoor conditions during all seasons of the year, walking on uneven surfaces, and the wearing of protective clothing including safety shoes and a hard hat.
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North
Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
This position will be filled at either the Environmental Professional 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Join a dynamic team solving storm water management and water quality challenges at a world-class research and development institution. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for an Environmental Professional to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in supporting water quality regulation compliance and implementing storm water management strategies across a unique and diverse facility.
The Stormwater Permitting/Compliance Team within LANL's Environmental Compliance Programs Group has responsibility for institutional oversight of LANL compliance with stormwater discharge permits and related regulations, as well as providing technical direction for stormwater management. The Storm Water Compliance Specialist, reporting to the Team Leader, will support oversight activities and provide technical and regulatory compliance direction to LANL organizations and facilities. These diverse activities will include:
Environmental Professional 1 ($71,200 - $112,900)
- Support oversight of institutional compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permits (Construction General Permit, Multi-Sector General Permit, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit) and other federal and state requirements such as Section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act.
- Develop regulatory documents such as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, inspection reports, and annual reports.
- Perform and document regulatory site inspections.
- Help develop an implementation strategy for a pending MS4 Permit including evaluating existing programs and resources against permit requirements, identifying implementation needs, and developing program scope and cost.
- Provide technical and regulatory direction to LANL projects, facilities, and organizations.
- Provide briefings on regulatory requirements.
- Provide field support to construction projects and facility operations on stormwater management controls and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with fellow team members to develop and document compliance determinations and to provide compliance direction and oversight verbally or in writing.
- Develop and utilize proficiency in stormwater management and sediment and erosion controls.
- Conduct field assessments to evaluate drainage issues and control measure function and need.
- Assist in the specification of controls for projects and facilities.
Environmental Professional 2 ($85,900 - $139,900)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, this level will perform the tasks outlined at the Environmental Professional 1 level but will work more independently and will frequently lead efforts to collaboratively develop and execute goals and tasks.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Awareness of major federal environmental protection statutes as they relate to water quality.
- Demonstrated understanding of control measures and methods associated with storm water management and sediment and erosion control.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including experience in working effectively within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in technical writing, preparing technical reports and documents, and developing and giving verbal presentations to small groups.
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance required.
Additional Job Requirements for Environmental Professional 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Experience with management and implementation of NPDES storm water permits or other related environmental permits or regulations, including preparation of regulatory documents.
- Experience conducting field inspections/assessments for storm water management and the specification and inspection of storm water and sediment and erosion controls.
- Demonstrated ability to both work independently and to coordinate and direct the activities of other personnel.
Training/Certifications: Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control or equivalent professional certification, or ability to obtain.
Education/Experience (Environmental Professional 1): Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience (Environmental Professional 2): Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with implementation of NPDES MS4 permits.
- Knowledge of and experience with Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure features and water quality controls.
- Experience in the principles and use of Geographic Information System software and data.
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or Hydrology strongly preferred.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Ability to visually read documents such as engineering drawings and maps.
- Ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for short periods of time while performing field work.
Work Environment: Combination of in office and outdoor field work. Field work will potentially involve exposure to outdoor conditions during all seasons of the year, walking on uneven surfaces, and the wearing of protective clothing including safety shoes and a hard hat.
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North
Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
