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Tetra Tech · 4 months ago

Water Quality Program Manager at AMES Research Center, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They are seeking a Water Quality Program Manager to oversee compliance with regulatory requirements related to stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water quality at NASA Ames Research Center. The role involves managing permit compliance, conducting inspections, preparing reports, and coordinating with stakeholders to maintain safe water quality systems.

ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain all relevant sampling, analytical, and compliance certifications required by regulatory agencies

Coordinate with ARC personnel, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective program implementation

Provide complete, accurate, and timely reports and documentation for all water quality programs

Support surge sampling and analysis needs across all water quality areas

Manage compliance with the California NPDES Industrial General Permit (IGP) and Construction General Permit (CGP)

Prepare and submit IGP renewal applications, Notices of Intent (NOI), and related documentation

Conduct IGP stormwater inspections, IGP no exposure inspections, and CGP post-construction stormwater management measure inspections

Develop, review, and recommend improvements for Stormwater Pollution Prevention/Management Plans and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

Perform stormwater sampling and analysis including wet and dry weather monitoring as required by permits

Produce reports required by the Clean Water Act and state stormwater regulations

Support wastewater discharge compliance activities as required by pretreatment permits

Prepare permit renewal packages and coordinate with applicable control and approval authorities as necessary

Assist with wastewater-related permits, inspections, and reporting as directed

Coordinate sampling and analysis to support wastewater regulatory compliance and special studies

Perform sampling and analysis, as needed

Support regulatory compliance inspections, as necessary

Manage compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and state drinking water regulations

Prepare and manage reports including Consumer Confidence Reports, Lead and Copper Sampling Plans, Disinfection Byproduct Monitoring Plans, and bacteriological sampling plans

Conduct routine and non-routine sampling and analysis for drinking water contaminants including microorganisms, disinfectants, metals, organics, radionuclides, PFAS, and physical parameters

Perform sanitary surveys, contaminant investigations, equipment inspections, and service line testing

Ensure compliance with the Cross-Connection Control Plan, including backflow prevention device testing and reporting

Respond to water quality complaints, water line breaks, and construction-related sampling needs

Maintain required certifications, such as California State Water Resources Control Board Drinking Water Distribution Operator Level 2 (D2)

Qualification

Water Quality ComplianceCalifornia D2 CertificationQualified Industrial Stormwater PractitionerEnvironmental EngineeringCWASDWAMicrosoft Office 365Communication SkillsDetail Oriented