Environmental Technician 03976 NWSS
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Location: White Sands Missile Range NM
Title: Environmental Technician
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct wide variety of field work including sampling surveying inspecting and testing different types of environmental media
- Operate and maintain monitoring equipment including sensors and laboratory instruments.
- Record data from field and laboratory studies and perform tests to identify and measure pollutants and other contaminants.
- Training and self-study of environmental regulations and procedures related to hazardous waste universal waste drinking water wastewater stormwater air quality and groundwater.
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements site-specific procedures and health and safety regulations.
- Prepare reports charts and documentation summarizing test results and analyses for clients and regulatory bodies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree in environmental science or related field.
OR
- High school diploma AND 1 year of working experience combined with 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:
- Ability to pass federal background check
- Must have valid drivers license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current OSHA HAZWOPER certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical ability to safely operate equipment including pickup trucks and waste handling equipment such as forklifts dollies wrenches etc.
- Physical 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 that may include 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Asbestos Abatement
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Industrial Maintenance
- Cleaning Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA
- EPA
- Excavator
- EHS
- Troubleshooting
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