Environmental Compliance Scientist: Hazardous Waste & Permits

North Wind Group; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Wind Site Services seeks an Environmental Scientist at White Sands Missile Range, NM. You will support regulatory compliance programs and help ensure adherence to RCRA, SDWA, and CAA requirements with multidisciplinary teams.

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field (or 5 years’ equivalent) and strong communication, data interpretation and reporting skills are required. The role includes field activities, reporting, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field (or 5 years of relevant experience).
• Knowledge of RCRA permit compliance and waste determinations per EPA rules.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word for data handling and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to present to clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to hazardous waste, universal waste and used oil.
• Collaborate with scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers and others.
• Review waste characterization data and apply EPA hazardous waste codes.
• Conduct sampling of environmental media and assist with data interpretation and reporting.
• Communicate regulatory information to clients, peers and site personnel.
• Participate in field efforts to support project execution.
• Evaluate laboratory data under guidance and provide conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare, review and update technical reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

MS Excel

MS Word

Health and safety

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

North Wind Site Services seeks an Environmental Scientist at White Sands Missile Range, NM. You will support regulatory compliance programs and help ensure adherence to RCRA, SDWA, and CAA requirements with multidisciplinary teams.

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field (or 5 years’ equivalent) and strong communication, data interpretation and reporting skills are required. The role includes field activities, reporting, and occasional travel.