Job Description

Location: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
Title: Environmental Scientist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

This position is eligible for a Department of Defense SkillBridge Program Internship for active duty servicemembers transitioning out of the U.S. Military.

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico is a large Army base regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Federal Executive Orders, and local environmental policies and permits. The purpose of this position is to help WSMR operate in compliance with those environmental regulations.

This position will work primarily at the Main Post Hazardous Waste Management Center (HWMC). This position will receive, document, inspect, package, and manage large quantities of waste at a 90-Day Storage Yard and a permitted 1-Year Storage Yard. This position requires knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and proper hazardous waste operations and emergency response.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete training and retain knowledge of regulatory requirements and site-specific procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of waste management operations including proper labeling, marking, and documentation procedures.
• Support waste management operations in accordance with established policies and procedures including receipt, packaging, sampling, and handling of containers containing hazardous waste.
• Prepare, collate, and review waste characterization data and profiles while applying EPA and DOT hazardous waste identification codes.
• Obtain and review analytical laboratory data and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to draw conclusions and make recommendations on various waste streams. 
• Operate the United States Army's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS) database to properly track the waste streams all the way through to disposal at Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs). 
• Update Spill, Evacuation, and Emergency Plans (Quick Reference Guides or QRGs) as needed for Satellite Accumulation Points (SAPs). 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in extensive training and self-study of environmental regulations and procedures related to hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, air quality, and groundwater.
• Conduct wide variety of field work including sampling, surveying, inspecting, and testing different types of environmental media.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field or 1 year of professional experience related to waste management combined with education/technical training.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately, adhere to instructions/procedures, maintain schedules/deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, government and military personnel.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, solve problems, exercise good judgment, work under pressure, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.

Special Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to pass Federal background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-4 years of relevant working experience.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Advanced Hazardous Waste Management Certification.
• DoT HazMat ground shipper certification.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste management procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to safely operate equipment including pickup trucks and waste handling equipment such as forklifts, dollies, wrenches, etc.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safety operate motor vehicles in traffic and on unimproved roads.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Outdoors and indoors including warehouse environment.
• Will include working under difficult conditions with extreme heat, humidity, and wind.
• Will be exposed to moving parts/equipment, forklifts, lift gates, trucks, etc.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation ( form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance. 

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