What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist III position at Dine Development Corporation?
Job Summary:
DDC 4C is seeking an Environmental Scientist III to join our team to provide environmental compliance consultation and management services in the development and implementation of environmental compliance programs. Assignments pertain to development of management plans to comply with Federal, state, and local environmental control regulations and goals (e.g., water, air, solid waste. The position requires thorough knowledge of all State, Federal, and Local regulations pertaining to environmental compliance programs.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Primarily performs sampling and analysis for test engineering, scientific services, and special studies. Technical writing and attention to detail are critical. Tasks may include research and development, design, planning, coordination, execution, and reporting on test programs of military/commercial equipment, vehicles, weapons, and other test items. A variety of technical and scientific support projects include applying sampling instrumentation to test materiel and equipment, developing methods for data acquisition, acquiring and recording test data, imagery, analyzing data, repairing and troubleshooting instrumentation, preparing and setting up test ranges, aligning instrumentation and equipment, verifying adequacy and accuracy of work, preparing and writing reports, removing instrumentation, and related support.
Performs as an analytical specialist responsible for determining trace elements and compounds in a variety of sample matrices from or associated with the testing of military material using the following instruments: plasma and/or atomic spectrometry, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometry, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis spectrometry, gas chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography and wet chemical techniques. The samples are submitted by various sources within the organization. Responsible for analyzing the complex or unprecedented samples, which usually require method development or modification. Performs chemical and/or physical analyses and tests of samples to provide the information requested or solve a novel or unique problems presented. Determines the specific data needed and the best approach to take to obtain that data. Develops, adapts, and modifies the approaches, methods, and procedures. Performs the analysis or test, which can be a laboratory setting or field environment. Evaluates and interprets the results of such. Writes a report stating the results, interpretation, and conclusions. Writes operating procedures for the laboratory methods and procedures that have been developed or modified. Investigates and recommends potential new laboratory instrumentation and supplies. Prepares purchase specifications. Responsible to bring specified equipment on line for use in testing. Is responsible for the quality control program on his/her specialized instrument and analysis conducted. Provides technical chemical information to customers to include test plans, environmental documentation, etc. Plans, coordinates and conducts complex scientific assessments, studies and projects related to mycology, biology, or chemistry. Reviews and prepares, test methods, plans, reports and related documents. Plans, arranges, and manages data collection and preliminary analysis work. Develops new information, considers data from a variety of sources, and modifies and originates approaches, methods, and procedures to plan and carry out assignments. Reviews and evaluates samples of any matrix. Conducts chemical compatibility, fungus, and other related testing. Provides professional scientific technical support and evaluations in support of test projects. Work requires professional knowledge of physical science, biology or chemistry.
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About Us
DDC-4C is 100% tribally owned by the Navajo Nation. Recognized by the Small Business Administration (SBA), we are certified as a Tribally Owned 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business. DDC 4C is a professional services firm with a successful history of developing and implementing integrative strategies for natural resources management, planning, and documentation. We deliver innovative strategies to adapt technology and natural sciences to support natural resource projects. Offering more than 36 years of combined experience working in the federal and public sectors, our technical team has extensive knowledge of natural resources, forestry, and wildlife management with specialists in the fields of endangered species, wildlife, wetland delineators, and equipment operation. We protect the natural environment for private companies and military installations by implementing strategies to conserve and protect entire forestry systems, wildlife habitats, and endangered species.