Staff Scientist

Nakupuna Companies; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Staff Scientist to support the Environmental Services line, with a focus on Munitions Response (MR), providing technical services in project planning and execution. The role involves a mix of field and office work, QA/QAPs, sampling plans, outreach, assessments, and data management, with travel to project sites likely.

Applicants should hold a related bachelor's degree and have 3+ years of environmental consulting experience; OSHA certifications are preferred and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ environmental consulting experience, MR/UXO preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER preferred; OSHA 30-hour/ CQM-C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, coordinate, monitor environmental MR projects.
• Prepare QA/QAPs, sampling plans, APPs, SSHPs, and other work plans.
• Plan and conduct community/public outreach materials and presentations.
• Plan and conduct assessments, investigations, remedial/removal actions, and site restoration.
• Coordinate samples and documentation with laboratories; maintain project databases.
• Prepare technical reports, tables, and figures; coordinate data with GIS.
• Travel to project sites may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Driver's license

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology/environmental science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

GIS software

Job description

Overview

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Staff Scientist to support the Environmental Services line of business, with a focus on Munitions Response (MR), providing technical services in support of project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Perform a variety of field and office duties involving the planning, execution, coordination, monitoring, and support of environmental projects with a focus on MR but may also include traditional environmental.
• Prepare/assist in development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), sampling plans, Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs), and other work plans.
• Assist in planning, managing, and conducting outreach for projects to include preparing community/public outreach materials and presentations.
• Assist with planning and conducting assessments, investigations, remedial/removal actions, site restoration, and long‑term management and maintenance of environmental sites.
• Support munitions constituents sampling and assessment activities: Coordinate samples and documentation with laboratories, review and organize environmental data, and support and maintain project databases.
• Prepare/assist in preparation of technical reports, tables, and figures; coordinate project data with GIS personnel.
• Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Ability to professionally interact with managers, coworkers, field operations staff, technical staff, and subcontractors. Capable of supporting development of project work plans, health and safety plans, etc. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Self‑motivated, able to function as part of a team, able to think critically. Additionally, must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as evidenced by a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university required. A minimum of three years’ experience in environmental consulting, with a preference for candidates with MR/unexploded ordnance (UXO) project experience. Proficient with software including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), and Adobe.

Certification: OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification with current 8-Hour Annual Refresher preferred. OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction Industry safety training, and/or Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades.
• Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to various hazards.
• Must be able to work in harsh conditions, outdoors, often in extreme temperatures.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. The range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.