Quality Assurance (QA) Officer

Who We Are

MLJ Environmental is a small environmental consulting firm located in Sacramento, California. We have over 20 years of experience protecting the prosperity of communities and their natural resources. Our staff are bright, innovative individuals who are interested in taking on new challenges within their careers. We simplify regulatory compliance for our clients with innovative approaches using software, science, and data.

MLJ Environmental is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Officer. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality of all project deliverables, mentoring and supervising staff, and acting as a technical resource for our Science, Sampling, and Data teams. The QA Officer will work closely with each of these teams and contribute to solving critical scientific and regulatory challenges.

We are a dog-friendly office and offer hybrid or remote work schedules.

Schedule and Salary

The annual salary is $85,000-$115,000 based on experience. Full-time employment benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Other benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401k, and profit-sharing plans.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) and EPA quality assurance guidelines.
• Understanding of toxicology, hydrology, geology, and principles of risk assessment and risk management.
• In depth understanding of California and Federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, and requirements including compliance activities required for clients.
• Knowledge of effects of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials on the environment.
• Knowledge of chemical reactions, fate, and transport of contaminants.
• Understanding of laboratory best practices, quality assurance, and quality control principles.
• Three years of experience as a Project Manager or an equivalent level of responsibility.

Job Duties

• Lead responsibility for the quality of all project deliverables, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality assurance and control principles.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and corrective actions to address issues.
• Mentor and supervise lower-level staff, including directing, training, and providing technical guidance.
• Oversee sampling and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with Standard Methods, EPA methods, and ASTM methods.
• Provide technical assistance to the team, act as a technical resource, and contribute to the preparation of guidance, policy, and regulatory documents.
• Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that project deliverables meet regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Ensure the timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Develop and implement corrective actions where needed, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines to solve complex environmental issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with developing budgets and proposals, and follow project schedules to ensure that all project milestones are met.
• Contribute to building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, clients, and partners.

To Apply

Please send a 1) resume, and 2) contact information for three references to Trisha Turner (tturner@mljenvironmental.com); please reference where you heard about this position in the email.

Applications missing any of the above may not be considered for this position.

Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024.

No phone calls please.

Additional information regarding MLJ can be found on our website at www.mljenvironmental.com.