Environmental Scientist II

The Environmental Scientist II position at Nevada National Security Site involves ensuring regulatory compliance and providing environmental support. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections, reviewing documents, representing compliance in meetings, assessing projects, and responding to environmental incidents. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, experience in compliance, and strong analytical skills. The role is full-time and based in Mercury, NV, with a salary range of $79k to $119k.
About the position

The Environmental Scientist II position at the Nevada National Security Site involves providing environmental support and ensuring regulatory compliance across various locations operated by MSTS. The role focuses on conducting inspections, reviewing documents, and collaborating with teams to maintain environmental standards and address compliance issues.

Responsibilities
• Conduct field inspections of facilities to ascertain compliance with air quality, wastewater, drinking water, solid waste, chemical reporting, and other environmental permits and regulations.
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• Review planning and activity-level documents to assure environmental elements are addressed.
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• Represent Environmental Compliance at Integrated Project Team meetings and other team meetings.
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• Assess projects and activities for conformance to procedures and plans.
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• Identify deficiencies, and track them to resolution and closure.
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• Collect information, review analytical reports, and perform necessary calculations for permit reports and other permit deliverables.
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• Develop and revise company documents associated with environmental protection programs.
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• Interact with operational and other personnel and regulatory authorities.
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• Evaluate analytical and other data for adherence to established limits.
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• Prepare routine and non-routine reports.
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• Respond to environmental upsets such as spills and releases of regulated substances and prepare required reports.
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• Collect and analyze environmental data from company-wide sources.
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• Collaborate on environmental programs with senior staff, with emphasis in the area of water quality and NEPA.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
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• Experience in environmental compliance and regulatory requirements.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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• Familiarity with environmental data analysis tools.

Benefits
• Competitive salary range between $79k and $119k per year.
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• Cost of living adjustment for relocation.