Job Details

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Environment, Health and Safety Division has an opening for a Student Assistant to join the team.

Under general supervision of an EHS Specialist or Group Leader, perform duties to support the Environmental Services Group (ESG) within the Environment, Waste and Radiation Protection Department with various tasks related to environmental regulatory compliance programs and environmental monitoring. You will interface with ESG program staff and will utilize working knowledge of environmental principles and practices to assist with compliance assessments, inspections, data collection and analysis, development of reports and procedures and other administrative tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in careers in Environment, Health & Safety and/or environmental science.

What You Will Do:

• Perform data collection and provide support for environmental compliance programs, including but not limited to, air quality, hazardous materials management, sanitary sewer, and surface water quality.
• Assist in preparing regulatory reports including analyzing and summarizing data, writing, editing and QA/QC.
• Assist with inspections and compliance assessments: collect and maintain inspection records, enter inspection data into various software systems, submit maintenance requests and complete basic stormwater and hazardous material storage inspections.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets to track compliance data.
• Assist with collection of environmental samples under direct supervision of EH&S specialists or technicians.
• Consolidate, review and edit internal documents including procedures and work instructions.
• Review chemical inventory, work process descriptions and environmental hazards to determine regulatory compliance applicability.
• Perform general administrative duties as assigned, including data entry, spreadsheet manipulation and preparing presentation materials.

What is Required:

• Student in at least their Junior year in college working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Health or Engineering or similar technical degree.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and technical aspects of environmental science.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to enter and manage data in various software systems and prepare graphical presentations.

Notes:

• This is a part-time, 1 year, 12hr/week, student assistant appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• The hourly range for this position is $18.67 - $24.39.
• This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer