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Ayuda Companies · 3 weeks ago

Environmental Compliance Water Quality Support Specialist

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Ayuda Companies is a successful small business providing expertise and innovation across the environmental, restoration, and compliance service sectors nationwide. The Environmental Compliance Water Quality Support Specialist will assist the Fort Bragg Department of Public Works in managing water quality programs and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Environmental Consulting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with tracking due dates for ongoing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), bacteriological and nitrate water sampling and collecting samples, if needed

Perform project reviews associated with the water quality and tanks program. This will include reviewing scope of work, construction documents and design plans for renovation and construction projects to address any water quality or storage tank concerns

Assist in coordinating and maintaining situational awareness of contracted UST and OWS maintenance and/or removal projects that pertain to the program

Perform onsite field visits to track all program assets and maintain situational awareness of any on-going repairs or projects that pertains to the program. This will include visiting construction sites, military motorpools, wooded areas and many other outdoor environments in varying weather conditions

Provide education to site personnel as needed to address any environmental issues related to the program. This will include being a guest speaker at the monthly DPW Environmental Compliance Officer and Assistant (ECO/ECA) course to inform students on OWS operations and other program topics

Assist in overseeing NCDEQ permit compliance for regulated UST sites and the Central Vehicle Wash Facility (CVWF). This will include performing on site visits to all locations and working with managers on any issues to ensure system operability and permit compliance. This will also include communicating with NCDEQ regulators to assist with scheduling inspections and addressing any regulator’s questions on program requirements

Communicate and coordinate with Fort Bragg utility providers, as needed, to address any issues related to the program

Assist all other DPW departments with any questions or taskers that relate to the program

Provide customer service and support to all Fort Bragg personnel that need assistance in relation to the program or assist in providing an appropriate POC for their specific issue or question

Complete all required initial and annual training for the position and to also maintain access to the Fort Bragg government computer system

Manage Fort Bragg’s High-Risk Facility (HRF) lead sampling program. Coordinate, schedule and perform water testing for lead at high-risk facilities. This will include maintaining a five-year rotation of all HRF facilities that require testing, coordinating with Installation Management Command (IMCOM) for sample materials, collecting and shipping water samples for analysis

Qualification

Environmental scienceScientific analysisGIS softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointCustomer serviceVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationProject leadership

Required

Environmental or other related field with 1-3 years' experience or a bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

Have a current driver's license

Be able to pass a background security investigation

Have an original copy of their birth certificate

Ability to perform and plan scientific analysis using quality assurance techniques and conduct scientific research in field of expertise

Advanced and comprehensive knowledge of the standard scientific principles, methods, and techniques in the specific field of science

Ability to interpret the results and propose possible solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Possess a strong work ethic

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with company and customer staff

Ability to lead a project and effectively coordinate with other staff

Proficient in using internet and Microsoft programs, specifically, Excel, Word, and Power Point

Preferred

Proficient in using GIS software is a plus

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield – with significant Company contribution towards premium (up to a Company contribution of 100% depending on plan selected)

Dental insurance coverage – with significant Company contribution towards premium

Vison insurance – with significant Company contribution towards premium

Flexible spending plans

401k with 3% company matching (with a 3% employee contribution) or 4% company matching (with a 5% employee contribution)

Short Term disability insurance coverage – 100% Company paid

Long Term disability insurance coverage – 100% company paid

$50,000 life insurance – 100% Company paid. Additional coverage limits can be added by the employee

4 weeks paid personal time off

11 holidays