at Cadmus in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
What You’ll Be Doing
This position will support the restoration and protection of our nation’s rivers, lakes, and coasts by providing technical assistance and managing tasks across multiple contracts with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The selected candidate will deliver high-quality products and services to clients in the areas of watershed and surface water quality management, wastewater treatment, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance. Depending on candidate interests and staffing needs, this position may also support contracts related to drinking water safety and resilience.
This position requires previous professional experience with NPDES permits for wastewater discharge and one or more additional Clean Water Act programs, such as assessment of surface water quality standards, impaired waters listing, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), or nonpoint source pollution management. The selected candidate will apply their knowledge, skills, and experience with Clean Water Act programs and related science, tools, and data to plan and complete activities that include research, data analysis, writing technical documents, and preparing educational, training, or outreach materials.
The position will regularly interact with clients and external federal, state, and local entities to understand their challenges, discuss solutions, present methods and results, and gather feedback. The position will also include project management responsibilities, such as tracking schedules, progress, and budgets, and coordinating support staff.
This position can be based out of Cadmus’ offices in Arlington, VA; Bethesda, MD; Boston, MA; Waltham, MA; or Madison, WI. A fully remote position may be considered.
Who We Are
At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.
Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.
Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
+ Lead research on Clean Water Act topics, such as methods for assessing surface water quality standards, identifying impaired waters, and developing TMDLs. Prepare written summaries and present findings to clients.
+ Maintain and update national-scale watershed tools and data by planning and overseeing data analysis to characterize watershed conditions.
+ Provide technical assistance to NPDES permitted entities to address compliance challenges.
+ Prepare and present webinars and trainings for external audiences on water quality and wastewater topics.
+ Project coordination and management, such as planning project schedules, coordinating support staff activities, tracking progress toward meeting milestones, and tracking budget expenditures.
+ Perform quality control activities by reviewing draft deliverables to verify technical accuracy and ensure that client needs and contract requirements are satisfied.
+ Contribute to technical and cost proposals as part of business development activities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in water resources management, water resources engineering, hydrology, watershed management, aquatic ecology, limnology or a related discipline and 8-10 yearsof relevant professional experience in a consulting, government agency, or wastewater utility position. Experience with NPDES permit compliance for wastewater discharge and at least one additional Clean Water Act program, such as assessment of surface water quality standards, impaired waters listing, TMDLs, or nonpoint source pollution management, is required. A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.
+ Excellent oral communication skills and experience presenting to large groups.
+ Project management experience, including directing and coordinating support staff.
+ Experience retrieving, cleaning, and analyzing large environmental datasets and geospatial data layers, such as land use, hydrography, climate, and water sampling data.
+ Experience with data analysis tools and platforms, such as R or Python programming languages for data cleaning and analysis and ArcGIS software for analyzing and mapping geospatial data.
+ Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
+ Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen.
Additional Information:
Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.
The minimum starting salary for this position is $85,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.
We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.
Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com
Job Locations US
Posted Date 1 month ago (3/13/2024 7:41 AM)
Job ID 2024-2682
\# of Openings 1
Category Associate
