Onsite: La Verne

• The Associate Environmental Specialist will work in a very busy team-oriented environment. 
• The Associate Environmental Specialist responsibilities will include various job tasks to support Safety and Technical Training district wide. 

These tasks include but are not limited to: 

• Coordinates and/or performs sampling, packaging, chain of custody, and shipping related to wastewater permit-related requirements.
• Reviews analytical data, prepares reports, and assesses compliance with wastewater permit-related requirements. 
• As needed, coordinates and/or performs resampling.
• Conducts inspections for compliance with environmental program requirements. Participates in program audit and assessment teams. 
• Documents result and participates in corrective action development where deficiencies are found.
• Documents and investigates environmental incidents.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares documentation for compliance with environmental guidelines and project improvements that minimize environmental impacts.
• Prepares technical reports and may conduct presentations.
• Coordinates internal review of documents from external entities and compiles comments.
• Prepares checklists, protocols, procedures, and manuals.
• Performs other related Environmental Specialist job duties as required.
• To be successful in this role, you’ll need to work collaboratively with coworkers, perform administrative duties, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.  
• The Associate Environmental Specialist will prioritize work assignments, be detail oriented and have strong communication skills. 

Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; or two years in an Assistant Environmental Specialist II classification; or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience.

General Required Knowledge of: 

• Theories and practices of environmental science, methods, and techniques used to conduct environmental analyses and investigations; principles and practices of technical research, analyses, and report preparation; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; and current office technology and equipment.

Environmental Planning Required Knowledge of: 

• Principles, concepts, and techniques of environmental planning at the state, regional, and local government level.
• Environmental Health and Safety Required Knowledge of: 
• Analytical protocols and scientific terms used in water and hazardous material testing; laboratory data analysis and interpretation used to conduct environmental investigations, and water treatment and distribution processes and operations.

General Required Skills and Abilities to: 

• Make presentations; negotiation skills; analytical skills; use spreadsheets, databases, presentation applications and project management tools; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications. 
• Personable, Team Player, Flexible, Multitask and handles pressure well.
• Detail orient, Organized, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills a must.

The hiring range for this position is $54.86-$59.55 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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