Field Sampling Technician

WHY WORK AT BNL?

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

The Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Field Sampling Team is part of the BNL Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The Field Sampling Team serves the EPD as well as other BNL organizations to provide environmental field sampling services to ensure that the Laboratory operates effectively while meeting regulatory requirements of numerous Federal, State, and local environmental laws including but not limited to: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Oil Protection Act (OPA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) monitoring and reporting requirements. The group interfaces with a broad spectrum of the Laboratory's line organizations to collect, review, and report environmental data to DOE and regulatory agencies. The group is responsible for supporting the preparation of the annual Environmental Monitoring Plan, the annual Site Environmental Report, and the annual Consumer Confidence Report.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

EPD has an opening for an Environmental Sampling Technician in the Field Sampling Team. The responsibility will be to collect multi-media environmental samples (e.g., air, surface water, soil, flora and fauna) to support BNL organizations. A primary function of the role will be focused on the collection of groundwater samples from our network of monitoring wells located on and off the BNL site in support of the ongoing CERCLA cleanup activities. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: tracking and maintaining project schedules, monitoring requirements, and modifications, and sampling of groundwater treatment systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect groundwater samples from monitoring wells in adherence to their standard operating procedures (SOPs) and monthly schedules

• Collect groundwater treatment system samples in adherence to the SOPs and monthly schedule

• Maintain a detailed project schedule and monitoring requirements database

• Communicate with BNL project managers regarding implementation and required modifications to monitoring programs

• Coordinate with BNL's contract analytical laboratories for bottle orders and shipments of samples

• Collect environmental, waste and radiological samples (e.g., air, Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (LDs), surface water & sewage) for the Environmental Monitoring Program

• Collect Sewage Treatment Influent and Effluent compliance samples for the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program

• Operate 54LT, 6600 and 3230DT Geoprobe's units to collect soil and groundwater samples

• Operate hot water pressure washer for the decontamination of sample equipment (e.g. Geoprobe rods, screens)

• Collect samples in support of the Deer Management program

• Calibrate and use LANDTEC meter to collect landfill gas data

• Document all fieldwork on the appropriate Chains of Custody, sample logs and field logbooks following BNL SOPs

• Check daily and calibrate monthly the environmental water quality instruments and ensure yearly manufacturer's calibration

• Conduct work following the requirements set forth in the routine standard operating procedures, work permits, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and in project specific health and safety plans

• Ensure that all environmental sampling records are maintained following BNL requirements

• Perform routine maintenance of sampling equipment and monitoring wells

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., respirator, Tyvek suit)

• Perform physical work in an outdoor environment

• Operate government vehicles and equipment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
  - a BS degree in a technical field or;
  - a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 4 years relevant experience or;
  - a technical high school certification program (e.g., BOCES) and 5 years relevant work experience or;
  - 6 years relevant work experience.

• OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training

• Experience with EPA sampling methods and quality assurance procedures as it applies to collection and transport of samples

• Able to read and understand sampling plans, procedures and carry out tasks safely with minimal supervision and oversight

• Strong customer focus and ability to work as part of a team

• Detailed oriented and organized

• Strong communications skills (oral and written)

• Computing proficiency, especially with MS Office programs

• Positive outlook towards safety and can demonstrate a strong work safety ethic

• Drivers' license

• Able to work nights and weekends when required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Background in radiation monitoring

• Experience with the operation of Geoprobe equipment for the collection of soil and groundwater samples

• Experience with sampling for other environmental media including air, surface water, soil flora and fauna samples

• Experience with automated sampling equipment (e.g., ISCO sampler) and water quality meters (e.g., YSI)

Additional Information:

• This is a fully on-site position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70000 - $87000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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