Environmental Scientist II (2798)

Navarro Research and Engineering is hiring an Environmental Scientist II in Las Vegas, NV.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Environmental Scientist II performs activities and tasks in support of characterization, groundwater sampling, drilling, and environmental restoration of hazardous and radioactive waste sites located at the Nevada National Security Site.

General Responsibilities and Knowledge

Under general supervision and guidance has the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.

Ability to organize own work independently in order to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing duties.

Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential function.

Ensures documents are clear, concise, and conform to regulatory and technical requirements.

Must be able to contribute to a positive work environment and participate in a team atmosphere.

Ability to document and record work activities as appropriate.

Works to assigned procedures.

Specific Responsibilities and Knowledge/Sills

Knowledge of fundamental principles, concepts and techniques in environmental science and regulatory compliance related to environmental regulation such as NEPA, RCRA, and CERCLA,

Responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks that may include both office and field work.

Ability to conduct historical research as required by the assigned work activities. Research may include but is not limited to historical documents, engineering drawings, conducting interviews of past and present NNSS workers.

Field work at the NNSS will be required to support assigned work activities. Field activities may include visual surveys for field sites, water level measurement in wells, groundwater sampling, collection of drill cuttings, water quality measurements (pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity), and installation of instrumentation in wells to collect various types of data using data loggers and automated sampling devices. Management and analysis of field data sets using various software applications will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in science, geology, environmental, engineering or other technical discipline and 5 years of experience in the environmental, mining, or petroleum industry.
• Fundamental knowledge of mathematics and science.
• Fundamental computer skills including knowledge of computer software including Microsoft and Adobe products.
• Possess or ability to meet minimum safety training requirements including such as OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, Rad Work II, etc.
• Department of Energy or other Federal Government facility experience is desirable.

Working Conditions

Primary duty station will be in Mercury, NV located about 70 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Secondary duty station will be located in a DOE Molasky Building facility in downtown Las Vegas

When working at the DOE Facility at the Molasky Building the work is primarily office and office support.

Field work based out of Mercury NV typically requires a 10-hour day, 4 days per week. The work day begins when the staff member arrives in Mercury and ends when they depart Mercury for the day. (Employees receive a daily stipend of $55 for days worked in the field)

When conducting work in the field, physical effort is required, up to and not limited to lifting, bending, reaching, standing and walking for long periods of time.

Frequently requires daily travel and performing work at remote locations.

Overtime and shift work may be required to complete assigned task especially during drilling and aquifer testing operations.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability