Environmental Reporting QC Specialist III

Onterris; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, a leading environmental solutions company, seeks a Reporting QC Specialist III to validate stack testing results and ensure data quality.

The role emphasizes independent work, adherence to standards, and candid collaboration with the RMS/PIP team to improve reporting processes and documentation. The position is based in California, with competitive hourly compensation and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years technical writing experience.
• 3+ years of experience with air test methods, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to identify anomalies in data and escalate as needed.
• Comfort with cloud-based platforms and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Write and assemble test protocols and reports per templates and SOPs.
• Cite tolerances using reference methods and standards.
• Review data for accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Mentor junior staff and support RMS/PIP output improvements.
• Perform calculations of test results using spreadsheets and forms.

Skills

Independent work

Technical writing

Data analysis

Cloud platforms

Office Suite

Test methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

High School diploma acceptable with skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Word

PDF editing

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Reporting QC Specialist III, you’ll be responsible for accurately calculating and validating stack testing results using spreadsheets and handwritten field records. A successful Reporting QC Specialist III independently completes stack testing calculations while ensuring data quality and compliance with established standards.

The compensation range for this role is $28.00 to $34.00 per hour.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Writing and assembling documents such as test protocols or test reports using templates, following style guides and SOPs
• Citing tolerances for these, e.g. 3A, 7E, 10, RA% using reference methods and applicable standards
• Understanding roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and third-party accreditation standards
• Perform technical editorial review of draft and final documents for details, grammar, spelling, calculations, results, and conclusions
• Reporting QC Specialists III are successful at “from scratch reporting” of stack testing programs, and they are knowledgeable about regional tests and regulations
• Can independently resolve most anomalies and when encountering new tests, methods, etc. can extrapolate based on previous similar experience
• Preparing ERT without an ERT test plan or reference document
• Calculating test results using spreadsheets and handwritten forms
• Review work of and mentor junior staff
• Performing various clerical work where needed
• Contribute ideas to the reporting group (RMS/PIP) and support work groups that develop content, standard procedures, and other improvement measures

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or related field preferred. High School diploma is acceptable where writing/math/other skills can be demonstrated
• Ability to identify and investigate anomalies in data, such as inconsistent or suspect results, outlying run results, suspect handwritten data, etc., and elevate to other specialists or managers where necessary
• 3+ years technical writing experience
• 3+ years of experience with air test methods, permits, and regulatory requirements
• Field testing experience is beneficial
• Intermediate user of cloud-based platforms (ex. Google Workspace), Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel & Word), and PDF editing software
• Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting materials up to 20 pounds

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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.