Storm Water Compliance Specialist; Environmental Professional

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at the Environmental Professional 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Join a dynamic team solving storm water management and water quality challenges at a world‑class research and development institution. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for an Environmental Professional to support water quality regulation compliance and implement storm water management strategies across a unique and diverse facility.

• Support oversight of institutional compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permits (Construction General Permit, Multi‑Sector General Permit, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit) and other federal and state requirements such as Section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act.
• Develop regulatory documents such as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, inspection reports, and annual reports.
• Perform and document regulatory site inspections.
• Help develop an implementation strategy for a pending MS4 Permit, including evaluating existing programs and resources against permit requirements, identifying implementation needs, and developing program scope and cost.
• Provide technical and regulatory direction to LANL projects, facilities, and organizations.
• Provide briefings on regulatory requirements.
• Provide field support to construction projects and facility operations on stormwater management controls and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with fellow team members to develop and document compliance determinations and to provide compliance direction and oversight verbally or in writing.
• Develop and utilize proficiency in stormwater management and sediment and erosion controls.
• Conduct field assessments to evaluate drainage issues and control measure function and need.
• Assist in the specification of controls for projects and facilities.
• Start more independently, frequently lead efforts to collaboratively develop and execute goals and tasks.

• Awareness of major federal environmental protection statutes as they relate to water quality.
• Demonstrated understanding of control measures and methods associated with storm water management and sediment and erosion control.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience in working effectively within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in technical writing, preparing technical reports and documents, and developing and giving verbal presentations to small groups.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance required.

• Experience with management and implementation of NPDES storm water permits or other related environmental permits or regulations, including preparation of regulatory documents.
• Experience conducting field inspections/assessments for storm water management and the specification and inspection of storm water and sediment and erosion controls.
• Demonstrated ability to both work independently and to coordinate and direct the activities of other personnel.

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience with implementation of NPDES MS4 permits.
• Knowledge of and experience with Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure features and water quality controls.
• Experience in the principles and use of Geographic Information System software and data.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or Hydrology strongly preferred.

• Ability to visually read documents such as engineering drawings and maps.
• Ability to stand and walk…