Environmental Scientist - Level II

Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to support our nuclear solutions mission at the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities

Pantex is one of six production facilities in the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. As the cornerstone of the nation’s Nuclear Security Enterprise, Pantex applies unique capabilities to ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear stockpile in support of the Nation’s nuclear deterrent. We accomplish this through executing nuclear explosive assembly and disassembly, special nuclear material testing and evaluations, and manufacturing and assessing high explosives at our historic site.

Learn more about Pantex here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/locations

Duties

As the Environmental Scientist, you’ll perform duties as a team member in the Environmental Compliance Department; providing specialty job knowledge and experience to support the development of compliance strategies and written reports. Other duties include:

• Assist subject matter experts with regulatory reports, including air quality permitting, drinking water systems, wastewater, sustainability, and environmental management systems.
• Provides team input to ensure strict compliance with permits, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, and Federal and State regulations.
• Cross trains and conducts walk downs with other environmental professionals in the field and across the industrial areas to support final recommendations of a highly technical nature within a range of environmental science specialties.
• Employs significant professional experience, education, and specialized training across multiple environmental science disciplines to lead or support other subject matter experts and ensure monitoring, analysis, and recording of monitoring data by technical and sampling organizations meet data quality objectives.
• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office software to support excellence in written and verbal stakeholder communications and reporting.
• Supports National Environmental Policy Act review of projects and actions to ensure compliance with Pantex Plant goals, DOE Orders and Policies, and state and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Must be US citizen.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance or security access badge.
• DOE Q or L security clearance preferred.
  
  

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Part-time; 30 hours or less per week.
• This position is remote, based at the Pantex Plant, located in Amarillo, Texas.
  
  

Benefits

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Eeo

Boston Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.