Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is recruiting for an entry to mid-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist in Las Cruces, NM.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with our clients to overcome their most challenging environmental, technical, and infrastructure missions within the nuclear and environmental industries. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the DOD.

This position will support work at the NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF). WSTF is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Federal Executive Orders, and NASA agency environmental policy and guidelines. WSTF is a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)-permitted facility with significant environmental monitoring, remediation, and reporting obligations that require comprehensive field investigations, information/data generation and management, and regulatory compliance and reporting.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Ensuring field operations are performed in accordance with scope of work and site safety plans.
• Monitoring and directing Technicians and subcontractors during investigation fieldwork, such as borehole/monitoring well installations, environmental sample collection, and management of contaminated environmental media.
• Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation of above-listed activities.
• Analyzing and/or visualizing site investigation data including the preparation of tables, maps, and figures.
• Managing records associated with ongoing and historical environmental investigations and supporting the preparation of written documents such as proposals, workplans, and reports.
• Supporting the existing staff as required.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Managing NASA property and vehicles required to perform investigations and monitoring.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of groundwater remediation systems.
• Working with other WSTF contractors or off-site subcontractors.

• B.S. degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Science, or other geologic technical discipline from an accredited university.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records check.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability