Environmental Scientist I

Diné Development Corporation; Goddard (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking an entry-level technical support professional to perform field, sampling, and recordkeeping tasks under direct supervision across environmental media areas.

Responsibilities include inspections, hazardous waste labeling, field sampling, data entry into government systems, and assisting with supply and PPE inventories; a NASA PIV badge and HAZWOPER training are required.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Education Level: High School or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field
• Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA PIV badge.
• Certification Requirements: 40-hour HAZWOPER; hazardous waste (DOT/RCRA) awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections (satellite accumulation areas, central accumulation areas, POL/tank areas) and record findings.
• Support hazardous waste labeling, accumulation, manifesting, and scheduled waste pickups.
• Perform field sampling (water, stormwater) and collect data for reports.
• Enter compliance data into government systems of record (e.g., waste/hazmat management and inventory systems).
• Assist with supply and PPE inventory, spill-kit stocking, and general field support.

Education

High School or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field

Job description

Entry-level technical support performing field, sampling, and recordkeeping tasks under direct supervision across environmental media areas.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections (satellite accumulation areas, central accumulation areas, POL/tank areas) and record findings.
• Support hazardous waste labeling, accumulation, manifesting, and scheduled waste pickups.
• Perform field sampling (water, stormwater) and collect data for reports.
• Enter compliance data into government systems of record (e.g., waste/hazmat management and inventory systems).
• Assist with supply and PPE inventory, spill-kit stocking, and general field support.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Education Level: High School or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field
• Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA PIV badge.
• Certification Requirements: 40-hour HAZWOPER; hazardous waste (DOT/RCRA) awareness training.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,500

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position’s responsibilities, the candidate’s education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.