Water Quality Specialist

We are seeking a motivated Water Quality Specialist to support our environmental team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.

This position is ideal for an environmental professional with experience in stormwater and wastewater permit compliance who enjoys a combination of fieldwork, technical documentation, and project support.

The Water Quality Specialist will conduct inspections, plans, reporting and regulatory coordination.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates with a combination of education, environmental experience, and demonstrated ability to successfully perform environmental compliance work.

• Prepare or support National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit applications and renewals; assemble supporting data, respond to Government comments, and maintain permit information in approved systems.

• Collect, review, and maintain water quality and permit compliance data; support monitoring and sampling, evaluate results, prepare discharge monitoring reports and other required NPDES and municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) reports.

• Conduct stormwater site evaluations, outfall screenings, comprehensive site compliance evaluations, and permit audits; document findings, recommend corrective action, and track deficiencies through closure.

• Review and update the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) for PSFB and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for applicable sites; inspect industrial activities, assess best management practices, update maps and figures, and support stormwater training and outreach.

• Review construction and other water related permit packages, coordinate site audits and regulatory communications, and maintain accurate records in Government approved databases and plan systems.

• At CCSFS, support wastewater permitting, outage and malfunction reporting, and semiannual wastewater compliance audits; review drinking water system submittals and permits, maintain program records, and support drinking water compliance and construction permit audits.

• At applicable sites, provide spill investigation and advisory support, follow installation notification procedures, prepare incident information and draft database reports, and coordinate with the Government. Spill support does not include cleanup activities.

• Prepare clear technical reports, meeting materials, and monthly activity summaries; coordinate with Government personnel, facility managers, tenants, contractors, and regulatory agencies as directed.

Field Requirements

This position includes a combination of office and fieldwork. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential field responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including working outdoors in varying weather conditions, walking or standing for extended periods, navigating field locations and uneven terrain, and safely using environmental sampling and inspection equipment.

Qualifications

• A degree in environmental science or a related field and at least three years of water quality or environmental compliance experience.

• Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits, stormwater management, wastewater compliance, and applicable Florida requirements.

• Experience conducting field inspections, collecting or reviewing water quality data, documenting deficiencies, and preparing accurate regulatory reports and permit materials.

• Ability to use electronic compliance databases, and mapping or GPS tools; experience with Government environmental systems is useful.

• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulatory and program requirements.

• Strong recordkeeping skills and attention to detail.

• Experience conducting field inspections, observations, sampling, or other environmental field activities.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and reports.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently in the field while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to interact professionally with clients, Government personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Strong writing, coordination, organization, and independent work skills; ability to meet permit and contract reporting deadlines.

• Ability to travel between assigned at Cape Canaveral (SFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) as needed and perform outdoor inspections.

• Ability to meet applicable Government background, access, drug-screening, Common Access Card (CAC), and information-technology access requirements.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between field and office responsibilities, maintaining accurate environmental records, identifying and documenting compliance issues, and working collaboratively with environmental professionals and Government stakeholders.