Senior Environmental Scientist III

Senior Environmental Scientist III

Location:

Fullerton, California.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist municipal, utility, industrial, and commercial clients with stormwater planning and compliance for Phase I and II MS4 permits, CGP, and IGP.
• Interpret complex regulatory permits and provide regulatory compliance strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, conduct environmental compliance inspections and sampling, and deliver high‑quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Lead environmental sampling, testing, and observations (surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater, soils, and sediments).
• Execute/manage field investigations and conduct site inspections (QSP, QISP, FOG).
• Develop and implement monitoring and reporting plans and field studies.
• Perform data management and analysis, including regulatory and water quality analyses.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and manage workload of other Environmental Scientist staff.
• Meet with clients about work and performance, and discuss current and future projects.
• Participate in or lead technical presentations.

• BS in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Knowledge of stormwater permitting and planning, water quality monitoring, BMPs, and environmental compliance inspections.
• Certified Professional in Surface Water Quality (CPSWQ) or Certified Professional Environmental Safety and Compliance (CPESC).
• QSD or QSP and QISP certifications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze plans, technical manuals, and permits.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and high attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, proactive, self‑starter, positive attitude, and team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record.

• MS or PhD in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
• Experience performing maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment.

$83,000 – $125,000 USD

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