Environmental Scientist IV

Diné Development Corporation; Goddard (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability coverage

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking a senior specialist and task lead to guide multi-media programs with a focus on environmental compliance. You will interface with regulators and NASA environmental management while mentoring staff and delivering complex permits, plans, and NEPA documentation.

The role requires 8–12 years of progressive compliance experience, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental field (master’s preferred), and eligibility for a NASA PIV badge.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive environmental compliance experience, including task/team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Clearance: NASA PIV badge eligibility.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification; CHMM/REM preferred; PE a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple media areas or a major program (e.g., air compliance including Title V, or hazardous waste across LQG sites).
• Serve as a technical interface with regulators and NASA environmental management on assigned matters.
• Develop and review complex deliverables — permits, compliance plans, monitoring reports, and NEPA documentation.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior scientists; assign and review work.
• Identify compliance risks and process efficiencies; recommend corrective actions and program improvements.
• Support natural and cultural resource programs (e.g., protected-species monitoring, Section 106 consultations) as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory interface

Mentorship

Program leadership

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Senior specialist and task lead responsible for multi-media program leadership, regulatory interface, and mentorship across the technical staff.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple media areas or a major program (e.g., full air compliance including Title V, or the hazardous waste program across LQG sites).
• Serve as a technical interface with regulators and NASA environmental management on assigned matters.
• Develop and review complex deliverables — permits, compliance plans, monitoring reports, and NEPA documentation.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior scientists; assign and review work.
• Identify compliance risks and process efficiencies; recommend corrective actions and program improvements.
• Support natural and cultural resource programs (e.g., protected-species monitoring, Section 106 consultations) as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 8–12 years of progressive environmental compliance experience, including task/team leadership.
• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA PIV badge.
• Certification Requirements: 40-hour HAZWOPER; professional certification (CHMM, REM, or equivalent) preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) a plus.

Salary Range: $90,000 to $105,000

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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