Environmental Scientist 3

The Position

Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) is seeking an Environmental Scientist for the Compliance Branch in the Reno - Carson City area. Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning, development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections, enforcement, and technical support services for the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water program. This Environmental Scientist position will be the regulatory lead for investigating, implementing, and managing the Chemical Rules requirements promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The position will also be responsible for evaluating, tracking and enforcing Public Water System compliance with state and federal regulations. This scientist will perform site inspections, review chemical monitoring data, perform operator certification verification, establish monitoring & maintenance requirements, communicate with and present to the regulated community and general public, write reports and technical letters, and track compliance of public water systems with regulatory requirements.

• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

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