Environmental Technician

AGEISS Inc.

The successful candidate will serve as a Stormwater Sampler supporting the Environmental Compliance Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. The successful candidate will provide technical support to a comprehensive stormwater management program mandated by the Clean Water Act (CWA) and three EPA permits.

• Conduct MSGP quarterly visual assessments and provide reports for industrial outfalls associated with the permit.
• Maintain a MSGP sampling and analysis and quality assurance plan in accordance with permit requirements and support annual update.
• Conduct MSGP recurring outfall monitoring on creek drainage basin outfalls for fecal coliforms, dissolved oxygen, and temperature.
• Conduct MSGP outfall monitoring on required outfall locations.
• Calibrate equipment, complete chain-of-custody forms, properly label and pack samples, and transport samples to the laboratory in compliance with hold times.
• Upload sampling data into Federal and State databases.
• Conduct trends analysis, evaluate for compliance with permit benchmarks, and investigate and communicate anomalies to JBLM.
• Conduct illicit discharge surveys and upload results into the database of record.
• Conduct periodic sampling in accordance with the MS4 permit including but not limited to flow‑weighted composite and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling.
• Conduct other monitoring, sampling, and inspections as required for permit compliance.
• Provide stormwater outreach, education, and training to soldiers and civilians on JBLM.
• Maintain a detailed log of field activities to include weather conditions, rainfall amounts, equipment calibration, equipment failures, and other notes needed to document field and equipment conditions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and other applicable stormwater laws and regulations.
• Experience conducting water quality sampling and inspections.
• Experience working with calibrating and using water sampling equipment to measure dissolved oxygen, temperature, etc.
• Experience with MS Windows OS and Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work independently and meet strict government and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Physical ability to conduct day‑long inspections and sampling walking across varying terrain and under differing weather conditions.
• A valid state driver’s license and the ability to pass a government background investigation and pre‑employment drug screening.

AGEISS, headquartered in Colorado, has provided Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, Advisory & Assistance, and Program/Project Management Services to the Federal sector nationwide and internationally since 1988. AGEISS offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

AGEISS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment at AGEISS are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per state and Federal laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.