Dredging and Sediment Specialist (SCA-540)

div div /div /div div Dredging and Sediment Specialist (SCA-540)bID:/bSCA-540bLocation:/bSan FranciscobProgram:/bSEEbr /bWage/Hr:/b$22.21bHours/Week:/b16bMinimum Age:/b55br /divdivpFor over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States./ppNEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Environmental Protection Agency through the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program./ppPositions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee./ppPLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions./ppThis opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States./p/div/divdivdivbQualifications:/bbr /pMinimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Writing or reviewing technical documents such as Clean Water Act permits, Environmental Impact Statements or other technical reports OR BA/BS Degree in Environmental Studies, Physical Science, (e.g. Geochemistry, Chemistry, Geology, Oceanography), Biological Sciences (Biology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Botany), Forestry, Engineering, or Environmental Health/pulliDesired experience (experience in any of these would be a plus, but none is required): Working with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine Fisheries Service, Fish and Wildlife Service or the Environmental Protection Agency and their state-level equivalents. Experience evaluating dredging and sediment management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work independently./liliExperience required with Windows, MS Word, MS SharePoint/li/ul/div/divdivbDuties:/bbr /pProvide independent and expert technical, scientific, and regulatory analysis under the Clean Water Act and Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. Reviews permit applications and supplementary technical reports and data regarding dredged material, dredging activities and the transportation and disposal or reuse of dredged material. Ensures the adequacy of the physical, chemical, and biological information to evaluate requests to dispose dredged sediment or other materials into ocean waters or waters of the US and to determine conformance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Conducts scientific and technical analyses, and evaluates bioassay and modeling results for potential physical, chemical, biological, and or toxicological effects and/or impact of sediment placement or disposal to the aquatic environment. Prepares required documentation of suitability or non-suitability of proposed discharges. The work is highly deadline-oriented and fast paced, requiring expert ability to concurrently handle multiple complex analyses, and requires professional judgment for coordination and interagency meetings and calls with federal agencies, states, and stakeholders regarding the assigned sector. Assist in preparation of monitoring surveys, and information generated from, EPA-designated Ocean Disposal Sites (ODMDS). Coordinate with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), States, federal natural resources agencies and others, on preparation of, and information generated from, ocean surveys and monitoring to ensure that site management is consistent with site management plans. Uses physical, chemical, biological data from surveys and monitoring information in decision-making regarding ODMDS and other coastal/marine issues. Mentor Water Division staff in scientific and regulatory aspects of ocean protection, dredging, and sediment management. /pulliProvide technical, scientific, and regulatory analysis under the Clean Water Act and Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act.   60%/liliMentor Water Division staff in scientific and regulatory aspects of ocean protection, dredging, and sediment management.   30%/liliAssist in preparation of monitoring surveys, and information generated from and of EPA-designated Ocean Disposal Sites (ODMDS).   10%/li/ulbr /bOther:/bbr /ulliMay be asked to attend occasional conferences or workshops sponsored by EPA, other Federal agencies, or other technical organizations, as appropriate. Otherwise, most training will be on-the-job training. EPA sponsored training that may be offered include Clean Water Act Section 404 Training, Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System training, NEPA Clean Air Act Section 309 Training, and others./liliTravel Requirements: Potential for travel, but not required./liliOvernight travel: Potential exists for overnight travel 1-3 times per years for 2-4 days each trip, but not required/liliAir travel anticipated: Potential exists for overnight travel 1-3 times per years for 2-4 days each trip, but not required/liliPhysical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position./li/ul/divpNEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs./p /div div div /div /div