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ERG is seeking a talented, motivated wastewater professional to join our team of NPDES program specialists who support federal and state regulatory agencies. A successful candidate will have five or more years of experience in industrial pretreatment programs. Direct experience with NPDES program implementation is required. At the same time, ideal candidates will also have experience conducting pretreatment compliance audits and inspections and industrial wastewater inspections associated with the federal pretreatment program. Experience in compliance evaluation inspections and stormwater inspections is a plus.
This position is full-time and offers a diverse set of project opportunities, including project management. ERG provides high-quality technical support to U.S. EPA Headquarters, Regions, and states for NPDES program implementation, compliance, and enforcement. Our uniquely qualified and dedicated team of NPDES program specialists possess real-world experience in implementing the NPDES program across the country and understand the challenges that EPA and state agencies face.
Job Description:Coordinate with federal and state customers to plan compliance evaluation or case development activitiesLead or participate in field investigations and onsite meetings related to client projects and casesPerform site inspections, including evaluation of municipal pretreatment programs and industrial facilities, as well as industrial and construction stormwater inspections and WWTP evaluationsDocument visual inspection observations with thorough notes and photographsSupport EPA clients with the development of technical documents and training materialsPrepare inspection reports or other technical documentsPerform data review and communicate findings in oral and written formManage projects, including staffing, scheduling, and budgetingCultivate relationships with new and existing state and federal customersQualifications and Skills:A degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental, civil, or water resources engineering or natural science5 to 10 years of experience with wastewater management and NPDES program implementation. For example, this may include:Experience with implementation of industrial pretreatment programs and/or evaluation of treatment technologies at industrial facilitiesFamiliarity with municipal wastewater treatment plant operations and technologiesExperience with operation and maintenance and asset management practices, such as Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance (CMOM) programsOrganizational and project management skillsEffective communication and technical writing abilitiesStrong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines, while providing quality client-ready deliverablesWillingness to travel to conduct fieldworkERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
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