Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Location:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, West Bethesda, MD

• Evaluate and characterize data on Armed Forces vessels and incidental liquid discharges from those vessels to determine their chemical, physical, and biological composition.
• Review and interpret federal laws and regulations and translate their requirements to include drafting and editing compliance documents and other rule making documentation.
• Review and evaluate credibility of technical reports on a wide range of Navy-relevant topics.
• Draft and review comprehensive technical reports and briefings to support compliance with federal discharge regulations.
• Potentially conduct scientific assessments and data analysis to determine the projected environmental impact of liquid discharges on marine, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems.
• Assess the technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, safety, and operational mission impact of integrating discharge mitigation technologies aboard Armed Forces vessels.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-based discipline, with preference given to biology, chemistry, environmental, mechanical, systems, or naval-based specialties.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of internship or professional experience.

• The candidate must have high attention to detail in reading and comprehending regulatory and technical language.
• The candidate must have strong report writing and technical editing skills, with preference given to those with prior experience with federal documentation.
• The candidate must be willing to develop foundational informational literacy skills on a broad range of technical topics and knowledge management skills for both historical and future archives.
• The candidate must have excellent communication skills to effectively transmit nuanced findings with team members, technical experts, and other mixed audiences.
• Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate a strong, professional and motivational attitude.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple, complex projects with short deadlines and quick, short turn-around tasks while still producing high quality work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment that includes colleagues, other support contractors, and Government personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and TEAMS.

$85,000 - $95,000 per year

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to educational background, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors, and geographic location.

Req Number SCI-26-00001

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability
  - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D
  - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.