Water Quality Specialist

Description

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.
 

We are actively seeking a Water Quality Specialist to join our dedicated team of professionals in York, PA. As a Water Quality Specialist, key responsibilities include:

  Experience in the layout, design, and inspections of ag conservation best management practices

Develop planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs, and regulations, especially regarding Chesapeake Bay Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan (Phase 3 WIP) countywide action plans (CAPs)

Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, urbanized area, impaired watersheds, agricultural best management practice (BMP), and suburban BMPs

Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing and implementing CAPs

Provides information to the public regarding Phase 3 WIP and CAPs

Conducts field evaluations and assessments

Understands GIS datasets and tools pertaining to stormwater, hydrology/hydraulic modeling, and watershed delineation

Represents HRG at trade shows and various business functions

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in planning, environmental science, public policy, or related area of study or equivalent on the job experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of professional planning experience with a demonstrated knowledge of the Phase 3 WIP and CAPs

NRCS Certified Conservation Planner or Certified Nutrient Management Specialist, or pursuing certification

Excellent writing/editing, research, and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and communication skills

Client-focused leader and team player possessing strong communication, planning, and organizational skills

Strong word processing and Excel abilities

Flexible, detail-oriented, and excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to take initiative, be a problem solver, and work in a fast-paced and professional environment

Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed

Requires travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary

Has the legal right to work in the U.S. 

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people's everyday lives?  Find out why it's #Good2bHRG :

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources.  They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces.  They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm's financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It's about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas. 
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area.  We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you'll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose. 
• Comprehensive Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid leave, and more.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition.  Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National-Recognition: HRG was the ENR 2021 MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year, and we have received numerous awards at both the regional and national level. See more on our website
• Best Place to Work: HRG was recognized as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in PA.

Learn more about us at www.hrg-inc.com/careers and Visit us on LinkedIn to see our culture, our projects, and even more reasons why it's #Good2bHRG