Environmental Technician II

Cherokee Federal
401(k)
United States, Texas, Fort Bliss
Nov 19, 2024
Environmental Technician II We are seeking a qualified individual to work closely with the Environmental Division of the Directorate of Public Works at the Fort Bliss Army Installation in El Paso, TX to support the Environmental Compliance Branch. The individual selected could support any of the following programs: Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Drinking Water, Stormwater, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, or Petroleum Storage Tanks Program support as outlined below. The Fort Bliss Army Installation is an active training facility located in the extreme western part of the State of Texas adjacent to the city of El Paso and the south-central area of the State of New Mexico. The Installation occupies approximately 1.2 million acres covering two states and three counties. Our client, the Environmental Division of its Directorate of Public Works is responsible for the oversight of the installation's natural and cultural resources ensuring compliance with environmental policy, programs, and legislation, managing the Region Environmental Program in support of the Army's environmental strategy for pollution prevention, compliance, restoration, and conservation. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Environmental Technician II: $50,000 - $65,000 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Environmental Technician II Responsibilities Include (any of the following will be required based on the specific program being supported): INSPECTIONS Coordinate and conduct unsupervised compliance audits throughout the Fort Bliss Army Installation to determine conformity with local, state, and federal regulations. Ability to lift 50lbs for short intervals. Collect GIS vector data for environmental infrastructure. Inspection report writing that could include deficiency findings, photos where appropriate findings are present, citations, corrective actions, corrective action follow-ups, and finalizing deficiency reports. TRAININGS Provide air compliance and ODS training to Soldiers, civilians, and contractors. Schedule, conduct, and document SW and SPCC training at approximately 199 facilities, followed by student testing. Schedule, conduct, and document trainings for the proper use, function and closing controls for oil water separators, grease traps, septic tanks, wash racks, and food establishments. Conduct SW and SPCC training at facilities specific to the MS4, MSGP, and SPCC Plan. Administer tests after each training. DATABASE MANAGEMENT Provide program support to compile, record, file and store all relevant program records and documents (electronic/hard copies) to demonstrate compliance with permits and regulations, and internal operational and institutional controls and administration for example but not all inclusive are water rights, location water wells and production rates, and sampling wells for monitoring groundwater, water quality analysis, long-term and short-term water quality testing, etc. Perform QA/QC for errors, compile, consolidate and enter data from program inspections and data received from regulated sources monthly on EPIMS, or currently used database. REGULATORY PLANS MANAGEMENT Review Air Quality Program Management Plan, ozone-depleting substance management plan, air program management plans, checklists, SOPs, specifically EMS-342, and the refrigerants technician journal to ensure recent changes to federal, state, or local regulatory changes to include deletions have been incorporated in all controlled documents. Incorporate updates to the SPCC Plan inventory by preparing and documenting all the revisions that need to be addressed in an amendment every 6 months. Support Integrated Pesticide Management Plan, collect and compile pesticide information and usage data from the various approved pesticide users, to include those users found not approved by the installation. Compilation and research of CWA and SDWA. RESEARCH/INVESTIGATIONS Conduct and review environmental reports, documents and reviews at regional and local regulatory agencies, Government and non- Government agencies, regional libraries and archives, and other venues necessary to complete needed research. SAMPLING/ANALYZE TESTING Sample, analyze, and monitor stormwater outfall sample sites for Fort Bliss, Texas. Sample monitoring parameters consist of Quarterly Visual Monitoring, Semiannual Benchmark Monitoring, and Annual Numeric Effluent Limitations Inland Waters Monitoring. Provide program support with water sampling to include storage and preservation, preparing shipping and handling of samples, data quality plan draft, and other of the installation's facilities as needed. Sampling, shipping, and handling of water samples. Environmental Technician II Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: Education: At a minimum, the Contractor shall meet the education requirement for the requirements listed herein for the Contractor employee or Technician to be deemed "sufficiently trained and knowledgeable to execute and implement the program requirements." Work Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in an engineering or science related field such as a technical writer, surveyor, field and laboratory technicians, etc. The work experience (at a minimum) is a qualifier since the performance requirements are of a technical and highly complex verbiage for the Contractor employee to understand "shop talk," able to read plans, procedures, and other tasks to provides a scientific label. The program manager, at the discretion of the Government, can train, guide, and instruct the Contractor personnel on environmental program requirements, rules, and regulations. Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Company Information: Cherokee Nation 3S (CN3S) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CN3S, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-RA2 Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar searchable job titles: Environmental Compliance Specialist Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician Environmental Program Analyst Environmental Monitoring Technician Hazardous Materials Specialist Keywords: Environmental Compliance Air Quality Monitoring Hazardous Materials Management Wastewater Treatment Stormwater Sampling Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.