Usgs Work Values

Daily Duties at Usgs:

Lead position in a collaboration analyzing the anthropogenic influences on nitrate concentrations in the shallow groundwater. Knowledge of drinking water standards in addition to the health risks encountered by consummation of high nitrate concentrations. Used state and federal drinking water standards in report writing. Reported the human health risks associated with various drinking water contaminants, specifically metals and VOCs. Assisted on various VOC contaminant issue projects. Performed analyses of water samples for VOCs, and indicator products of natural attenuation (organic acids, dissolved inorganic carbon, iron, and sulfide). Examined sites for electron donors that indicated the occurrence of VOC degradation. Applied knowledge of chemical safety and safety regulations to teach laboratory safety course to employees. Used OSHA regulations for lab certification. Lab coordinator duties included repair, and maintenance of gas chromatographs, autosamplers, and other analytical instruments. Knowledge of lab operations and instrumentation mechanisms. Data analysis and identification of faulty laboratory data. Experienced as a laboratory correspondent.

What they like about Usgs:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Stormwater, Sediments, Dredging Permit, TAPE, Sampling and Analysis Plans, remediation, SWPPP, Phase I Site Assessments, Treatability Studies, RI/FS, Risk Assessment, Toxicology, Epigenetics, Model Toxics Control Act, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Education, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Compliance, Access, Excel, Scientific Databases, Environmental Databases, NPDES permit, CESCL Certification

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

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