Position: Stormwater Regulations Associate

Alta is growing our Water Resources Team in Oceanside, CA with the addition of a dynamic Stormwater Regulations Associate. We are seeking a broadly experienced individual familiar with Industrial, Construction, Site Specific, and Municipal Stormwater/NPDES Permits. Strength in one particular Permit or focus area is preferred. Relative to the candidate’s degree and/or number of years of experience, the ideal candidate will work on Industrial, Construction, and Municipal Stormwater projects autonomously and under supervision of a Senior Consultant.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting private and municipal clientele with stormwater permit compliance projects
• Preparing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for Industrial and Construction Permit Projects
• Performing monthly compliance field inspections at industrial sites, performing Best Management Practices (BMP) inspections, and providing corrective action reports.
• Management and data entry of facility information into state database systems such as SMARTS, CIWQS, and CEDEN
• Preparing Sampling and Analysis Plans, Quality Assurance Program Plans, and Site Health and Safety Plans
• Field work may include performing field observations, sampling, monitoring equipment installations, and operations and maintenance  
• Flow and analytical data QA/QC, formatting, analysis, and graphing using MS Excel and other software tools
• Data evaluation and report writing
• Frequent contact with clients, regulatory agencies and outside contractors
• Participation at local association meetings, regulatory meetings, and relevant California Stormwater Quality Association subcommittees/conferences

Candidates should have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science (or similar degree)
• 3-10 years of relevant experience in the Southern California Stormwater Industry
• Certification with either CPSWQ, CPESC, CESSWI and QISP, QSD/P or P.E.
• Thorough experience with either the Construction General Stormwater Permit, Industrial General Stormwater Permit, or Municipal Phase I or II Stormwater/NPDES Permits
• Working knowledge of local water quality and storm water regulations, Basin Plans, standards, pollutant drivers, TMDLs, associated programmatic efforts to comply with regulations, and water quality data interpretation and management
• Experience with SMARTS and familiarity or experience with CIWQS and CEDEN
• Demonstrated experience with water quality studies
• Strong data management skills (Excel, Word, other programs)
• Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of project activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective technical writing skills
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit

The position will be located in our Oceanside office and requires periodic local travel for inspections and field work. Please send resume and cover letter to Resumes@altaenviron.com. You must include “Open Position: Stormwater Regulations Associate” in the subject line.