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Senior Environmental Scientist

Employer
Navarro Inc.
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 25, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Informatics / GIS
Discipline
Restoration
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is recruiting for a Senior Environmental Scientist in Las Cruces, NM. This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions related to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Clean Air Act (CAA) compliance activities.

Navarro is a premier contractor providing high-quality technical services to DOE, NASA, and DOD. Navarros success is based on our customer service focus and our well-known responsiveness and innovation. In all we do, either in corporate management or in our services to our clients, we seek for the most effective and efficient approaches to provide best value to our clients.

This position will support our work at the NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF), which is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Federal Executive Orders, and NASA agency environmental policy and guidelines. The White Sands Test Facility is RCRA regulated facility and operates under various air permits and wastewater discharge permits.

The Sr. Environmental Scientist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental Federal, State and NASA regulations related to the RCRA and/or CAA requirements.
RCRA Responsibilities:

* Ensure RCRA compliance related to hazardous waste, universal waste and used oil.
* Demonstrate knowledge of RCRA permit compliance and requirements.
* Demonstrate a high-level working knowledge of 49 CFR Department of Transportation requirements related to hazardous waste and hazardous material shipments.
* Conduct waste characterization, review and interpret laboratory reports to make waste determinations, and accurately characterize waste.
* Prepare and review onsite waste profiles for RCRA regulated waste streams.
* Determine RCRA Land Disposal Restrictions and coordinate offsite waste profiles through RCRA Transport, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs).
* Prepare and review shipping documentation for offsite waste shipments
* Review changes to RCR regulations and provide appropriate regulatory review.
* Record/file associated inspection reports and compliance documentation.
* Support onsite waste management activities related to environmental investigations, restoration projects and corrective actions.
* May perform weekly regulatory inspections for RCRA regulated waste accumulation areas and assist with waste sampling and other field sampling activities as required.
* Participate in cross training and execute work assignments across a diverse range of multi-media regulatory compliance.

CAA Responsibilities:

* Manage WSTF minor source air permit requirements.
* Manage air permit revision efforts.
* Maintain the air permit operating record.
* Perform required opacity observations and manage other required testing of permitted emissions sources.
* Maintain a sitewide air emissions inventory
* Support Risk Management Plan updates and submittals.
* Participate in cross training and execute work assignments across a diverse range of multi-media regulatory compliance.

Requirements

* Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or related field.
* At least 10 years of related experience.
* Previous experience at a RCRA regulated Federal facility or previous experience managing CAA requirements at a Federal Facility.
* Experience using Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcGIS products.
* Skills and ability to perform critical strategic tasks and to interpret broad strategic requirements and develop and execute plans to satisfy them.

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.

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, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability

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