Apex Systems · 2 weeks ago
Sr Water Quality Specialist
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$26/hr - $31/hr
3+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. The Sr. Water Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring the production and distribution of safe water while meeting regulations and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Contributes to WSSC responses to regional inquiries and serves as liaison with regional partner agencies
Investigates customer complaints, conducts water quality problem investigations, and works with the appropriate staff to identify problems, solutions, and preventive measures. May communicate directly with customers to coordinate investigation and sampling
Conducts technical analysis of water quality and operational data to support Water Quality Division in developing logical solutions or alternatives to water quality problems, both immediate and long-term
Conducts complex computational work to analyze historical and current water quality data, including trending and forecasting analysis using spreadsheet and database tools
Participates in the formulation of Lead and Copper Rule Revisions for both short and long compliance goals of the Commission
Coordinate across Commission divisions and sections to implement relevant Lead and Copper Rule provisions
Participates in Lead and Copper Rule Revision compliance activities including but not limited to tap sample collection, customer coordination, progress tracking across divisions/sections, and community outreach
Contributes in special water quality studies to solve long term problems or prepare for future regulations
Stays abreast of the latest technical, legal and regulatory developments in the field
Conduct complex computational work to analyze historical and current water quality data, including trending and forecasting analysis using spreadsheet and database tools
Provides technical advice/assistance to the Water Quality Manager
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory provisions and ability to interpret regulatory intent on specific issues
Knowledge of the theories and practices in the fields of chemistry, microbiology, or biochemistry which are applied in water quality investigation and laboratory analysis
Thorough knowledge of proper laboratory procedures and good laboratory practices (GLP)
Knowledge of environmental Standard Operating Procedures, EPA Approved Methods and Standard Methods procedures
Ability to independently identify and work toward resolving complex water quality problems with minimal supervision
Ability to investigate customer surveillance data and identify source of problems
Ability to interact with customers and stakeholders regarding water quality complaints in an effective and professional manner; ability to deliver superior customer service, and communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, or related scientific field
3 years professional environmental engineering experience related to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation that included laboratory analyses performing wet chemistry testing, microbiology testing, and advanced analyses on water and wastewater
Experience leading water quality related projects that includes planning and developing protocols and reports
Preferred
Graduate degree in environmental science/engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, or related scientific field
5 to 10 years professional environmental engineering experience related to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation that included laboratory analyses performing wet chemistry testing, microbiology testing, and advanced analyses on water and wastewater
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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