Scientist Ii, Environmental Compliance And Natural Resources

SCIENTIST II, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

About the Organization Mettle Ops is a woman-owned business experienced in defense program management, federal acquisitions, business development, engineering, analysis, reporting, and risk management with the mission of helping soldiers survive on the battlefield. Through transparency and grit, Mettle Ops delivers multidisciplinary, comprehensive Department of Defense engineering solutions to government and industry partners on a national scale with a mission to build business based on a philosophy of hard work and dedication.

Mettle Ops believes they have a high obligation to the warfighter, their home state of Michigan, their customers, their employees, their faith, and their place on this earth. Mettle Ops is inspired by courage and tenacity and so-named Mettle Ops.

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.

Mettle Ops is seeking a Scientist II to support multi-program environmental compliance at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, one of the Navy's most environmentally complex installations. This mid-level scientist position will provide technical depth across a broad range of environmental programs managed by the NSWC Crane Environmental Protection Branch. This is a full-time, on-site position contingent upon contract award.

As our Scientist II, you will provide technical support across a portfolio of environmental programs that may include NEPA document preparation and environmental review, Cultural Resources compliance support, Natural Resources management including endangered species surveys and Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) implementation, GIS mapping and data management using ESRI ArcGIS, Forestry Services including silvicultural assessments and forest inventory field data collection, Environmental Management System development and implementation, and technical report preparation and regulatory agency correspondence.

You will draft technical documents and regulatory reports for review by Government program managers, assist in conducting environmental inspections and audits, and support development of studies addressing emerging mission activities and regulatory requirements. Field work at both the Crane, Indiana installation and the Lake Glendora Test Facility in Sullivan, Indiana is expected.

• Master's degree in a life science, physical science, environmental science, or a closely related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a relevant life or physical science discipline
• Demonstrated experience preparing NEPA documents, environmental compliance reports, or natural resources technical reports for a DoD or Federal client
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Experience supporting DoD Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, or Environmental Management System programs
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS 10.1 or above
• Familiarity with Indiana-specific regulatory requirements under IDEM
• Experience with OPNAV 5090.1 environmental compliance requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time
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This position is currently accepting applications.