Environmental Chemist I

Primary Responsibilities

• Support FPM’s Data Management System, including entering data into various federal and state data management and validation systems [e.g. Environmental Resources Program Info Management System (ERPIMS), Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS)]
• Review Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) for completeness, formatting, and data quality
• Import, verify, and manage laboratory and field data in EarthSoft EQuIS
• Evaluate data quality and usability, including units, methods, qualifiers, detection limits, and coordinates
• Troubleshoot data load errors and document resolutions
• Prepare and submit ERPIMS data deliverables to the U.S. Air Force using ERPToolsX
• Provide data validation support to FPMR’s Senior Chemist for laboratory analytical report packages and assist in producing data validation reports
• Aid in soliciting bids from analytical laboratories to support projects, which includes preparing descriptions of work scope (e.g., quantities/types of analyses, QA/QC requirements, reporting formats) and distributing to candidate laboratories with requests for pricing
• Develop Quality Assurance Project Plans for project sampling and analytical programs
• Prepare tables, figures, and data summaries for technical reports
• Track submission status, validation feedback, and resubmittals
• Communicate data issues and required corrections with laboratories and internal project staff
• Follow established SOPs and assist with continuous improvement of data management workflows
• Occasionally travel across the United States to support collection of field samples

Supervisory Responsibilities

Education And/or Experience

• B.S. or higher in chemistry with coursework related to environmental science
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills in a collaborative team environment
• Able to evaluate chemical and environmental data

Desired But Not Required

• Familiarity and interest in GIS software and applications
• Laboratory experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle tools and controls; operate vehicles and equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; see, talk, hear.
• Field work is performed in on various outdoor terrain and regularly requires the ability to navigate uneven ground or other obstacles found in natural surroundings.
• Travel Some travel to field sites may be required, potentially (~25% to 50% travel initially). Fieldwork may involve performing physically demanding tasks and working 10-hour days (typically five (5) 10-hour days per week), potentially in adverse field conditions (cold, hot, high wind, dusty environment, rough terrain) in remote locations.