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Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Environmental Scientist (3592) in Idaho Falls, ID.

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.

+ Support the Environmental Services organization in performing process sampling and regulatory compliance sampling work scope.

+ Applicant’s primary responsibility shall be to support the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) Mercury Monitoring Program with the intention of eventually serving as the primary technical point of contact for the sampling program maintenance and implementation.

+ Applicant shall be capable of completing all required training/qualifications.

+ Applicant will be responsible for ensuring all necessary equipment is in good working order and appropriate sorbent trap supplies and consumables are available to support each treatment campaign, which can extend up to eight months.

+ Applicant will serve as the primary sampler for process gas mercury vapor sampling as required and in compliance with the EPA method and company procedures for sample planning, collection, handling, and preservation.

+ Applicant shall communicate with the Project Environmental Lead and designated System Engineer for equipment repairs, calibrations, and replacement supplies, and shall assist with technical plans, procedure revisions, and work order reviews as necessary.

+ Applicant shall support on-site mercury analysis, including becoming a qualified analyst if necessary. Applicant’s secondary responsibility shall be to provide supplemental support for sitewide regulatory compliance sampling when time allows, and mercury monitoring program responsibilities have been met.

+ Applicant shall support environmental field personnel in collection of drinking waste, wastewater, ambient air, groundwater, and waste characterization samples, as requested. Applicant shall support the development of sample plans, quality plans, work control documents, sample documentation, and assist in report preparation and reviews.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Engineering, or other Environmental-related studies.

+ Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Relevant experience includes performing environmental field work, developing field work plans, sample plans, quality assurance plans, or similar, compiling, evaluating, interpreting and reporting analytical results.

+ Effective communication skills and ability to work with various different organizations.

+ Ability to maintain professionalism in handling complex sampling events or projects.

+ Ability to work in inclement weather, both in heat and cold, and lift up to 50 lbs., or 1/3 of body weight.

+ Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 40-hour HazWoper and Radiological Worker II. Must have or be able to obtain respirator qualification.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is highly desired.

+ Must be capable of obtaining an "L" clearance.

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 sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

+ Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

+ Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

+ Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

+ Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

+ Short Term & Long Term Disability