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Mid-Level UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist

Redhorse Corporation

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Mid-Level UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist
About the organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
Position Description
Redhorse Corporation has a need for a Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist to provide support to the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Program for leaking UST cases under the oversight of Regional Water Quality Control Boards or Local Oversight Programs in California.
The Mid-Level UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist will interface with managers, consultants, and responsible parties to facilitate effective cleanup of UST cases in California. They will use analytical methods and techniques in researching and examining a wide range of regulatory, environmental protection, and related administrative support issues and functions. As a result of these analyses, the UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist will make recommendations to managers on how to resolve problems, propose approaches, or take some other course of action that promotes the accomplishment of the UST program’s objectives. The position will be based out of the Redhorse San Diego or San Francisco office but remote work would be feasible provided the working location is within the State of California.
Responsibilities for the UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist include:
  • Act as liaison between oversight agencies, the State Water Board, and U.S. EPA in resolving challenging issues with Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) cases.
  • Develop effective case management techniques in coordination with lead oversight agencies.
  • Organize and attend meetings with UST Program stakeholders to address program issues and concerns.
  • Assist with training case managers on the skills needed to identify and locate responsible parties, conduct investigative research, and provide step-by-step technical and funding program guidance, via phone and in-person meetings.
  • Coordinate with the State Water Board Office of Enforcement on pursuing enforcement against recalcitrant responsible parties.
  • Review LUST cases to determine if they are eligible for the Low Threat Closure Policy and assist case managers with developing comprehensive Path to Closure Plans.
  • Work with lead agency staff and management to determine appropriate steps to attain regulatory closure through adherence to path to closure plans.
  • Draft directive letters and notices to Responsible Parties (RP) of LUST Cases.
  • Track delivery status of letters and notices issued, as well as deadlines for RP submittals.
  • Conduct online research to locate RP contact information and obtain information about site status.
  • Review lead Reginal Water Board files, parcel records, and local regulatory agency files, to determine who can be considered a potentially responsible party (PRP).
  • Ensure relevant physical copy reports are uploaded to the State Water Board’s GeoTracker Database.
  • Develop progress reports and provide regular updates on program accomplishments.
  • Prepare case summaries, compile attachments, and assemble memos for nominating leaking underground storage tank (LUST) cases to the State Water Board’s Emergency, Abandoned, and Recalcitrant (EAR) Account.
Minimum Basic Requirements for Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials for the UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist include:
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil engineering, chemistry, geology, biology, environmental science, or related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Ability to develop strategies to correct problems, coordinate with appropriate personnel and (where appropriate) determine the need for an environmental study of the problem.
  • A minimum of 6 years prior work experience including dealing with UST cleanup (in California is preferred).
  • Ability to develop productive working relationships with State and local agencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate policy, regulations, and technical issues with a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing.
  • Self-starter that takes initiative.
  • Strong MS Office skills.
Additional Preferred Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials for the Mid-Level UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist include:
  • Registration as a professional engineer or geologist in California is preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented and well organized.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
  • Excellent writing, computer, and internet skills, including use of spreadsheets. Advanced use of MS Excel preferred.
Executive Order Requirement:
In accordance with Executive Order 14042 as a Federal Contractor Redhorse requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021 or prior to the first date of employment, whichever is later. As required by the Executive Order, Redhorse will work in coordination with applicable contract agencies to consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
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