Water Quality & Permit Compliance Specialist

Q; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Q is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to support an environmental team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. The role combines fieldwork with technical documentation and regulatory coordination to ensure NPDES permit compliance.

The candidate will conduct inspections, collect and review water quality data, and support SWMP/SWPPP updates while coordinating with government agencies and site managers.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science or related field with at least 3 years of water quality or environmental compliance experience.
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits, stormwater management, wastewater compliance, and Florida requirements.
• Experience in field inspections, data collection/review, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic compliance systems.
• Ability to travel between CCSFS and PSFB and work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or support NPDES permit applications and renewals; assemble data, respond to comments, and maintain permit information.
• Collect, review, and maintain water quality and permit data; support monitoring, sampling, and reporting.
• Conduct stormwater site evaluations, outfall screenings, and permit audits; document findings and track deficiencies to closure.
• Review and update SWMPs and SWPPPs; inspect industrial activities, assess BMPs, update maps, and support training/outreach.
• Coordinate site audits and regulatory communications; maintain records in government databases and plan systems.
• Support wastewater permitting, outage reporting, and wastewater compliance audits; review drinking water submittals and permits.
• Provide spill investigation and advisory support; prepare incident info and draft reports; coordinate with government.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Field inspections

Reporting capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

GPS mapping tools

Electronic compliance databases

Job description

Q is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to support an environmental team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. The role combines fieldwork with technical documentation and regulatory coordination to ensure NPDES permit compliance.

The candidate will conduct inspections, collect and review water quality data, and support SWMP/SWPPP updates while coordinating with government agencies and site managers.