Environmental Restoration Specialist

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Position Overview

Will be a member of the Environmental Restoration Group, supporting ongoing soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion investigations at NASA Ames Research Center.

Responsibilities

Duties include:

• The collection of soil, groundwater and indoor / outdoor air samples.
• Conducting environmental site inspections.
• Assisting with the operation, maintenance, monitoring and sampling of existing groundwater treatment systems and monitoring / extraction well networks.
• Supporting a variety of ongoing field investigation and remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• BS in environmental engineering, geology, related discipline, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in environmental field investigations and sampling efforts with soil, groundwater, and air.
• Must have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water parameter testing equipment and soil / groundwater / air sampling equipment.
• Must have a high degree of mechanical aptitude and demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Must be a detail-oriented team player willing to support diverse environmental program responsibilities.
• Knowledge of EPA chemical analytical methods and Federal, State of California, and local environmental laws, regulations and standards a plus.
• Requires efficient verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work for extended periods in the field under various weather conditions.
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) certification or the ability to become certified is required.
• Must be able to pass a Federal background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and environmental database software, preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.