Environmental Compliance & Field Sampling Specialist

US Army Corps of Engineers; Bridgeport (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a position to support environmental programs under CWA/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and Pollution Prevention Act. You will perform compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, collect field samples, and ensure proper monitoring equipment calibration across sites.

The role also involves analyzing lab reports to flag hazards, updating permits, and contributing to technical project reviews and staff training. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the implementation or administration of environmental compliance programs or projects governed by environmental laws and regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act/NPDES, RCRA, or NEPA); AND conducting environmental inspections, field sampling, or monitoring activities.
• Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, or Biology.
• Combination of Education and Experience may be used to qualify as long as the computed percentage is at least 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supports environmental programs covering the Clean Water Act/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and the Pollution Prevention Act.
• Conducts compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and Department of the Army environmental regulations.
• Collects field samples (e.g., water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous substances), ensures proper calibration of monitoring equipment, and compiles compliance data.
• Analyzes and interprets chemical and environmental laboratory reports to identify potentially hazardous conditions and report any notice of violation’s.
• Assists in updating environmental permits, maintaining computer databases and writing annual compliance reports.
• Participates in technical reviews of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates to assess environmental impact and compliance.
• Coordinates environmental remediation actions, tracks action items, and assists in developing and delivering environmental training to project staff.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, or Biology

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a position to support environmental programs under CWA/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and Pollution Prevention Act. You will perform compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, collect field samples, and ensure proper monitoring equipment calibration across sites.

The role also involves analyzing lab reports to flag hazards, updating permits, and contributing to technical project reviews and staff training. Strong attention to detail is essential.