Water Program Support

CEMML - Colorado State University; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) invite applications for a Water Program Support position located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii. The role provides technical support to NAVFAC Hawaii's Environmental compliance branch, ensuring regulatory compliance for stormwater, drinking water, and wastewater projects.

You will conduct inspections, prepare reports, coordinate with public affairs, and maintain data systems while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of environmental compliance experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Clean Water Act compliance.
• Ability to work independently and resolve issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet defined requirements, deliverables, and expectations.
• Conduct water program compliance inspections for permit requirements for stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water.
• Prepare correspondence, notifications, data calls, reports, and submittals with government personnel.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs Officers on public notification requirements.
• Prepare regulatory submittals; analyze monitoring data; update management plans; track regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

A Water Program Support position is available with Colorado State University and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to be located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii.

The Water Program Support position will provide technical support to NAVFAC Hawaii`s Environmental compliance branch ensuring compliance to all regulatory requirements of the Stormwater, Drinking Water, and Wastewater commodities. The role will provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise in support of a variety of projects including stormwater, drinking water and wastewater planning, inspections, analysis, review, and reporting. The overall goal of this support is to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is the larger of Navy Region Hawaii`s two installations. JBPHH is home to more than 175 tenant commands, 11 ships, 18 submarines and 6 fixed-wing aviation squadrons. For more information about CEMML, please see: https://cemml.colostate.edu/.

Essential Job Duties

• Program Management: Ensure projects are completed according to all defined requirements, deliverables, and expectations
• Conduct water program compliance inspections in support of permitting requirements for stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water; participate in regulatory inspections and document findings and follow-up actions
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by preparing correspondence, notifications, data calls, reports, and submittals through coordination with government personnel
• Prepare correspondence and coordinate with Public Affairs Officers on public notification requirements
• Prepare regulatory submittals; compile and analyze monitoring data; produce and distribute reports; review and update management plans; identify data gaps; maintain databases; and track emerging regulatory requirements

Supervision

This position does not supervise.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Valid driver`s license or the ability to obtain a driver`s license by the employment start date
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor`s degree with 1 year of professional, post-baccalaureate experience supporting environmental compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Clean Water Act compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to resolve issues
• Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with RCRA, CWA, SPCC, and SWPPPs.
• Familiarity with discharge monitoring reports (DMRs).
• Experience working with military personnel and knowledge of effective communication practices
• Experience with stormwater monitoring, inspections, and management plans.
• Experience working in a highly structured organization.
• Existing National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is highly desired

Salary Range

$75,000 - 85,000

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter, Resume/CV