Water Quality Specialist: Field, Permits & Reporting

CK Associates; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Associates in Baton Rouge is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to join our local office. You will work on water quality permitting, compliance, monitoring, and field investigation projects for industrial and commercial clients in the region.

The role combines fieldwork with office tasks, offers growth toward project management, and requires traveling about 25% with a focus on delivering accurate data and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% for project work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site reconnaissance, water quality sampling, and field investigations.
• Assist with water quality permitting and compliance projects, including LPDES/NPDES permits, stormwater compliance, SPCC Plans, and related regulatory programs.
• Prepare Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), permit applications, compliance reports, and other technical documents.
• Analyze environmental data and prepare spreadsheets, tables, and technical reports.
• Support groundwater and surface water monitoring projects.
• Coordinate field activities and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers and technical staff to deliver high-quality work products.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting project schedules and client expectations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CK Associates in Baton Rouge is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to join our local office. You will work on water quality permitting, compliance, monitoring, and field investigation projects for industrial and commercial clients in the region.

The role combines fieldwork with office tasks, offers growth toward project management, and requires traveling about 25% with a focus on delivering accurate data and technical reports.