Job description
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
Redhorse Corporation has a need for a Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist to provide support to the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Program for leaking UST cases under the oversight of Regional Water Quality Control Boards or Local Oversight Programs in California.
The Environmental Cleanup Specialist will work with a small team of geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists to support regulatory oversight of petroleum UST cleanup. They will use analytical methods and techniques in researching and examining a wide range of regulatory, environmental protection, and related administrative support issues and functions. As a result of these analyses, the Environmental Cleanup Assistant will make recommendations to managers on how to resolve problems, propose approaches, or take some other course of action that promotes the accomplishment of the UST program’s objectives. The position will be remote, but the chosen candidate must be located within the state of California and able to occasionally meet with team members in San Francisco, Sacramento, or San Diego.
Responsibilities for the UST Cleanup Environmental Specialist include:
- Act as liaison between oversight agencies, the State Water Board, and U.S. EPA in resolving challenging issues with Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) cases.
- Review historic case files and site reports to develop conceptual site models of UST release sites.
- Analyze conceptual site models for UST releases and evaluate conditions with respect to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Low Threat UST Case Closure Policy (LTCP).
- Assist case managers with developing comprehensive Path to Closure Plans to meet the criteria of the LTCP.
- Review lead Reginal Water Board files, parcel records, and local regulatory agency files, to determine who can be considered a potentially responsible party (PRP).
- Develop effective case management techniques in coordination with lead oversight agencies.
- Organize and attend meetings with UST Program stakeholders to address program issues and concerns.
- Draft directive letters and notices to Responsible Parties (RP) of LUST Cases.
- Track delivery status of letters and notices issued, as well as deadlines for RP submittals.
- Ensure relevant physical copy reports are uploaded to the State Water Board’s GeoTracker Database.
- Develop progress reports and provide regular updates on program accomplishments.
- Assist property owners and other responsible parties to identify and apply for relevant funding programs available to fund cleanup of UST releases.
- Prepare UST case summaries, compile attachments, and assemble closure packages for cases that have been determined to meet the criteria of the LTCP and will be closed by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Minimum Basic Requirements for Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials for the Environmental Cleanup Assistant include:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil engineering, chemistry, geology, biology, environmental science, or related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Ability to develop strategies to correct problems, coordinate with appropriate personnel and (where appropriate) determine the need for an environmental study of the problem.
- A minimum of 1 year prior work experience in the environmental and/or earth science field.
- Ability to develop productive working relationships with State and local agencies.
- Ability to effectively communicate policy, regulations, and technical issues with a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing.
- Self-starter that takes initiative.
- Strong MS Office skills.
Additional Preferred Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials for the Environmental Cleanup Assistant include:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and well organized.
- Strong verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
- Excellent writing, computer, and internet skills, including use of spreadsheets. Advanced use of MS Excel preferred.
Executive Order Requirement:
While currently on HOLD, Redhorse recognizes that we may need to comply with Executive Order 14042 which requires Federal Contractors to ensure all U.S. new hires be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. As required by the Executive Order, Redhorse will work in coordination with applicable contract agencies to consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
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