What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Pre-Treatment Operations Subject Matter Expert position at I-2-I Solutions?
Part-Time Consultant | Manhattan, Kansas and Remote Support
I-2-I Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wastewater Pre-Treatment Operations Subject Matter Expert to provide technical and operational support for the wastewater pre-treatment system at the USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas.
This is a senior-level, part-time consulting position supporting a mission-critical laboratory campus. The selected consultant will work directly with wastewater plant personnel through remote consultations and scheduled on-site support. The estimated level of effort is approximately 150 hours per year, including periodic travel to Manhattan, Kansas. The current requirement anticipates at least one annual on-site support session consisting of two eight-hour workdays.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected consultant will:
Required Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate:
Because the work will be performed at a secure federal research facility, the selected individual must:
Preferred Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Most support may be performed remotely through telephone calls, virtual meetings, document reviews, and data analysis.
On-site support will be performed at:
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
1980 Denison Avenue
Manhattan, Kansas
Normal facility work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Work outside normal hours requires advance approval.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
Position Details
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I-2-I Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wastewater Pre-Treatment Operations Subject Matter Expert to provide technical and operational support for the wastewater pre-treatment system at the USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas.
This is a senior-level, part-time consulting position supporting a mission-critical laboratory campus. The selected consultant will work directly with wastewater plant personnel through remote consultations and scheduled on-site support. The estimated level of effort is approximately 150 hours per year, including periodic travel to Manhattan, Kansas. The current requirement anticipates at least one annual on-site support session consisting of two eight-hour workdays.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected consultant will:
- Review treatment-process performance and recommend improvements to chemical dosing, equipment operation, process controls, and operating procedures
- Interpret meter readings, gauge readings, operating data, and laboratory results to determine whether process adjustments are necessary
- Help facility personnel maintain compliance with wastewater discharge permits and applicable environmental requirements
- Advise the project team regarding changes to wastewater-treatment regulations, standards, and industry practices
- Assist with reports, permit documentation, and communications involving regulatory agencies, including the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Troubleshoot operational issues and recommend corrective actions that support system reliability, efficiency, and service life
- Evaluate new wastewater-treatment equipment and technologies for effectiveness, compatibility, and feasibility
- Provide limited technical assistance with the design, installation, startup, and commissioning of new or upgraded systems
- Prepare written reports following on-site support sessions, including findings, recommendations, and relevant product or equipment information
- Participate in telephone, virtual, and on-site meetings with facility personnel
- Prepare meeting agendas and provide accurate meeting minutes
- Track and report hours used under the annual support allocation
Required Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment or wastewater pre-treatment system operations
- Experience providing operational support for wastewater facilities, preferably systems serving laboratories, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, research campuses, or other complex operations
- Strong understanding of treatment processes, chemical dosing, instrumentation, process controls, equipment operation, and troubleshooting
- Ability to interpret laboratory data, operating trends, meters, gauges, and regulatory permit requirements
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local wastewater regulations
- Experience preparing technical reports, operational recommendations, permit-related documentation, and regulatory submissions
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to plant operators, facility managers, engineers, and government representatives
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the I-2-I Solutions project-management team and USDA personnel
- Availability to provide remote support during normal business hours and travel to Manhattan, Kansas, when scheduled
Because the work will be performed at a secure federal research facility, the selected individual must:
- Be a United States citizen
- Successfully complete the required USDA fitness and suitability process, which may include a Tier 2 background investigation
- Possess a current REAL ID-compliant government-issued identification or an acceptable federal PIV/CAC credential
- Complete required USDA and NBAF site-specific security, biosafety, operational-security, and digital-media training
- Comply with all facility policies, standard operating procedures, access controls, inspection requirements, and security restrictions
- Follow restrictions concerning photography, video, personal electronic devices, and controlled information
- Wear appropriate site attire, including a sleeved shirt, long pants, and closed-toe shoes
Preferred Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Wastewater systems serving research laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, hospitals, universities, industrial plants, or high-containment facilities
- Biological or chemical wastewater-treatment processes
- Industrial pretreatment programs and discharge permitting
- Process optimization and chemical-use reduction
- Wastewater equipment evaluation, installation, startup, or commissioning
- Preparation of documentation for KDHE, EPA, or comparable regulatory agencies
- Consulting or technical-assistance contracts involving federal facilities
- Work in secure, occupied, or mission-critical operating environments
Most support may be performed remotely through telephone calls, virtual meetings, document reviews, and data analysis.
On-site support will be performed at:
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
1980 Denison Avenue
Manhattan, Kansas
Normal facility work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Work outside normal hours requires advance approval.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
- A current résumé detailing relevant wastewater-treatment and pretreatment experience
- A brief description of at least two projects similar in size, complexity, or technical scope
- Contact information for professional or project references
- Availability for remote support and travel to Manhattan, Kansas
- Proposed hourly consulting rate or compensation expectations
Position Details
- Employment arrangement: Part-time consultant or independent contractor
- Estimated workload: Approximately 150 hours annually
- Travel: Periodic travel to Manhattan, Kansas
- Contract period: One base year with up to four option years
- Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
- Anticipated start: Following contract award and completion of security requirements
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