Environmental Scientist

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GKY, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 600 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 25 offices across the U.S. Explore further at GKY.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

You will provide technical assistance for our water resources projects. Many of our projects serve public sector clients, which requires a high level of service and quality. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) stormwater program, including Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance. We are looking for a passionate person who is self-motivated and eager to provide support and expertise to our water resources engineering and planning projects.

What you'll do

Provide leadership in water resources and regulatory compliance consulting including:

MS4 and TMDL program planning and implementation

Stormwater infrastructure inspections and investigations including but not limited to the following:

Stormwater management (SWM) facility inspections

Pollution prevention and good housekeeping/Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) site visits and inspections

Construction site management/erosion and sediment control (ESC) measure inspection

Other environmental-related field activities

Inspection report and planning document preparation and review (Quality Assurance/Quality Control)

Stormwater training development, coordination, and delivery

Client and project staff coordination

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

5 years of practical experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) programming compliance and implementation, with specific experience with MS4 and TMDL related planning

Experience Developing And Implementing Stormwater Programming Documents, Such As

MS4 Program Plans and Annual Reports

TMDL Action Plans

Industrial and High Priority Municipal Facility SWPPPs

Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Procedures

Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure including SWM facilities

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to perform fieldwork in difficult terrain and year-round weather conditions

Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

Experience with the following:

Regulatory compliance assistance

Conducting compliance inspections

Reading site plans and facility design details

Nutrient management planning

Field data collection and GPS techniques using Esri products such as Collector, Field Maps, and Survey 123 Esri Desktop ArcGIS software (ArcMap and Pro)

Stormwater sampling techniques and protocols

Working with local government and/or state transportation agencies

Ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing

Excellent organization skills

The Following Certifications

Virginia DEQ SWM & ESC Inspector certifications

Virginia DCR NMP certification

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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