Environmental Database Administrator IV

Job Title: Environmental Database Administrator IV  
Location: Remote 

HGL - WHO WE ARE 

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. 

HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. 

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Environmental Database Administrator to oversee and manage large-scale environmental databases, with a focus on data quality, transformation, and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of direct experience with environmental data management software (such as Locus EIM, EQuIS, and/or EnviroData) and advanced proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio. The role requires deep understanding of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 4 level laboratory data and the regulatory requirements for data submissions to federal and state databases.

This full-time role can work remotely or can sit in one of HGL’s regional offices.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Serve as the technical lead for the ingestion, transformation, and management of complex environmental datasets.
• Perform advanced data processing and automation using SQL Server, Access, Power Query, and/or Python.
• Configure and maintain HGL’s environmental database system, hosted in Locus EIM, for multiple project sites.
• Interpret, format, and process laboratory Electronic Data Submissions (EDDs) from Tier 1 (EPA Regional Labs), Tier 2 (EPA CLP Labs), and Tier 4 (Subcontracted Private Labs).
• Oversee QA/QC protocols for data loading, transformation, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit data deliverables to regulatory databases, including, but not limited to, EPA (EQuIS/Scribe), Navy (NIRIS), California (GeoTracker), and Air Force (ERPIMS).
• Work closely with project teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of data and support compliance with all client and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 10+ years of experience in environmental data management or database administration.
• Expert-level proficiency in one or more environmental data systems such as Locus EIM (preferred), EQuIS, or EnviroData.
• Advanced skills in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and writing complex SQL scripts.
• Strong experience with laboratory EDD formats and processing requirements.
• Proven track record of preparing and submitting EDDs to federal and state environmental data systems, and must have prior experience with ERPIMS.
• Experience managing datasets from CERCLA, RCRA, UST, or other environmental programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.

Preferred Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level data integration and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, R, or PowerShell).
• Experience mentoring junior data managers and establishing SOPs for data workflows.
• Experience with data visualization or dashboard tools is a plus.

Details

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

A pre-hire drug test is required. 

This specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The salary range for this position ranges from $91,568 - $141,930. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

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