Env Monitoring/Data Mgmt Specialist (E-1384)

Job Description

Job Description

Posting Date: 6/25/25

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) employer match and enhanced employer contributions - up to 9% total company contribution!
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• tuition reimbursement & professional development
• atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project. If you are interested in joining the West Valley Cleanup Alliance family, apply to one of our current job openings or join our Talent Community. (West Valley Cleanup Alliance formally CH2MHILL BWXT West Valley, LLC (CHBWV).

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Environmental Monitoring/Data Management Specialist is responsible for performing both field and office duties associated with environmental monitoring and data management as they relate to achieving and sustaining compliance with laws, regulations, and permits and comply with all safety and security policies and procedures in performing job duties. This position will provide assistance in carrying out projects or programs which perform environmental monitoring and/or sample collection/analysis, data review, and management in accordance with regulatory and procedural requirements and involves the use of field instrumentation, data management systems, GIS tools and software.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Environmental science or technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of six (6) years related progressing responsibility

1. Licenses/Certifications:
   • May be required to obtain specialized licenses/certifications such as Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Officer.

3. Other Requirements:

• Broad knowledge of environmental theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Developed organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of industry specific software applications
• Personal Protective Clothing required

1. Preferred Qualifications:

• Environmental monitoring and sample analysis
• Analytical laboratory management expertise, data review and validation
• Radiochemistry experience highly preferred

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Maintain and update project logbook records, computer program files, and data management systems.
• Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings in accordance with scientific protocols and regulatory standards.
• Perform field monitoring and sampling of the numerous on-site and off-site environmental monitoring and sampling stations in both radiological and non-radiological environments.
• Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
• Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observances, prepare and pack samples, record test results, and perform photo documentation.
• Track, evaluate, reduce, and compile data for preparation of complex technical documents such as the Annual Site Environmental Report and provide support as needed.
• Edit and prepare technical reports and scientific and regulatory documents.
• Manage scientific and analytical data information to meet company and Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory and environmental information management system requirements.
• Analyze complex radiological information from environmental data to support public dose estimate calculations and evaluations against WVDP, DOE, and regulatory requirements.
• Support transition of existing site laboratory information management systems to company, DOE, and regulatory agencies (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, NYSDEC and the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA).
• Provide data validation and on-site analytical and quality assurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions from management to perform assigned task according to established procedures.
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of limited scope and complexity.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgement in performing work and recommend improvements to operations and/or processes.
• Perform tasks from detailed instructions and procedures using independent judgement in locating, selecting, and applying appropriate environmental guidelines, references, and procedures.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to department and company engineers, operators, and other personnel on regulatory matters relating to environment compliance issues or concerns.
• Perform, identify, and analyze diverse environmental monitoring and data management responsibilities involving different and unrelated processes and methods.
• Execute a broad scope of specific environmental engineering practices affecting the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services.
• Provide company wide regulatory, DOE compliance, and technical guidance and direction for determining courses of action to implement or maintain conformance with environmental regulatory/compliance strategies.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.