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North Wind Group · 21 hours ago

Environmental Scientist 04032 NWSS

White Sands, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

North Wind Group is focused on providing engineering and environmental services, and they are seeking an Environmental Scientist to support environmental science and regulatory compliance contracts. The role involves ensuring compliance with various environmental regulations and conducting studies and assessments to evaluate environmental impacts.

ConsultingGovernment

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Committed to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for self and coworkers

Conduct studies, make measurements, inspect conditions, document observations, collect and analyze data

Evaluate impacts of government operations, assess compliance, identify and report non-compliance, work collaboratively to resolve issues and improve processes

Evaluate site conditions, including the work of others, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, and air emissions

Demonstrate knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and protocols

Collaborate with engineers, planners, technicians, and other specialists to address environmental problems

Plan and oversee sampling of multiple environmental media following established protocols

Assist with data interpretation and reporting. Evaluate data and draw conclusions and make recommendations

Communicate scientific and regulatory information to clients, peers, and other site personnel through oral briefings, written documents, and formal meetings

Prepare, review, and update technical reports, plans and procedures

Participate in manual field work such as sampling, surveying, and material handling as needed to support the successful execution of projects (less than 25% of the time)

Ability to safely and effectively operate measuring and test equipment such as meters and gauges and material handling equipment such as drum lifters, liftgates, wrenches, pumps, etc

Qualification

Environmental scienceRegulatory complianceData analysisMicrosoft OfficeOSHA HAZWOPER trainingCommunication skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelors in Environmental science, geology, chemistry, or related field

4 years of experience combined with technical training

Communicate clearly and concisely in speech and writing. Demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to unspoken meaning and nonverbal cues

Facilitate communication across the organization and effectively interface with customer and site personnel daily

Superior attention to detail and the ability to meet stringent deadlines

Requires the ability to both collaborate and to take initiative and work well independently

Requires moderate interpersonal skills in dealing with others to ensure that customer requests or needs are met

Must be able to acknowledge and clarify customer inquiries, requests, or complaints to ensure that needs are identified, documented and addressed

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply and convert between units of measure

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving variables in non-standardized situations

Ability to understand and implement an array of technical protocols including U.S. EPA and New Mexico State regulations and guidelines for waste management, air quality control, water quality control, environmental investigations, data analysis and reporting

Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office software, especially the use of Excel for scientific purposes

US Citizenship

Ability to pass Federal background check

Holds current driver's license and has an acceptable driving record. Demonstrated ability to safely operate cars and trucks in traffic and on unimproved roads