Junior Biologist - Environmental

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Environmental Junior Biologist (A023) (CONUS/OCONUS - Jacksonville, FL and the Caribbean |Junior Consultant - Time and Materials) to support an engagement for the second largest civil works district in the US Army Corps of Engineers, with an area of responsibility encompassing Florida and the Caribbean.  

This service supports DoD/Military Sector Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements) and ProSidian Team Members work as part of a Key Personnel Cadre (Labor Category ) to fulfill BLD - Blended (FFP/T&M) requirements for a provide Environmental Remediation Services, on behalf of the second largest civil works district in the US Army Corps of Engineers, with an area of responsibility encompassing Florida and the Caribbean.

We aspire to build and enhance an exceptional and diverse team of high-achievers who always put mission and the spirit of service first.  This position aligns with functional/technical service requirements and client engagements in the DoD/Military Client Industry Sector - Defense and Military: Services And Solutions That Enable Defense And Military Agencies To Enhance Capabilities, Drive Transformation, Operate Sustainably, And Maintain Mission-Readiness. The Environmental Junior Biologist (A023)  shall work to support requirements for CORHQ-22-R-0317 Environmental Functional Area Services. 

The Environmental Junior Biologist has responsibilities including but not limited to: 

• Performing a wide range of Environmental Remediation Services activities, environmental investigations related to remediation, water/wastewater services, industrial hygiene/safety support, and other support activities, environmental conservation activities, and pollution prevention activities
• Performing all geotechnical investigations including:
  • Sampling and testing of soil (shallow, shallow subsurface, and deep subsurface). Soils shall be tested for both chemical and geotechnical parameters.
  • Rock and/or other solid matter
  • Sampling and testing of sediments
  • Sampling and testing of groundwater and may involve installation and development of monitoring wells
  • Determination of aquifer parameters and monitoring of groundwater elevations
  • Sampling and testing of surface water
  • Material testing for geotechnical properties and soil classification in accordance with Unified Soil Classification System.
  • Logs and other data submitted shall be Bentley geotechnical and GINT compatible
• Provide comprehensive base sustainment, restoration, and modernization support to complete environmental compliance, evaluation, management and remediation for vertical and horizontal construction inspections, quality assurance and other SRM initiatives as defined in individual Task Orders awarded herein.
• Provide comprehensive base support including assortment of environmental programs and initiatives to support a wide variety of critical functions and capabilities to enhance operations and readiness
• Work may include office automation, customer interface, and technical support required for environmental evaluation, compliance, remediation, and management 
• Repository maintenance, document, and justification input for procurement actions
• Assist in monitoring contract durations, database maintenance, and provide input to various enterprise databases tracking programs
• Administrative support involving technical assistance in the organization and maintenance of the official filing systems and repository
• Data gathering and data entry into databases.
• Technical support involving project and document review,
• Preparing scope of work and estimates and statistical reports.

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Qualifications

TEAM PROSIDIAN PERSONNEL SHALL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Ability to conduct work in a professional manner with the highest degree of precision and accuracy obtainable 
• Ability to strictly abide to quality control limits and work plan in each Task Order provided
• Must be certified to work at environmental, Installation Restoration Program (IRP) construction, and Hazardous Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) sites with both initial and annual Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certifications as appropriate

SKILLS / OTHER REQUIRED

• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations
• Comfortable working with heavy equipment
• Possess deep knowledge of transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of hazardous materials
• Familiarity with EPA Standards
• Extensive knowledge in data collection and analyzation
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence concerning project specifications, activities and status as well as a customer facing Statement of Work. 
• BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, including at least two years of applied experience in the Florida. For task orders in Puerto Rico the biologist shall have at least two years of applied experience in Puerto Rico..
• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• Must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL:  The selected candidate will be required to travel within Continental United States (CONUS), Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. Travel will be expensed

RISK LEVEL DESIGNATION: Moderate Risk - background investigations required and Personnel performing labor categories designated at the MODERATE or LOW risk levels must  be either United States Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States.

SECURITY: The selected candidate may be required a secret facility clearance from the Defense Security Service. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have or shall be in a position to obtain security clearances from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

• Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  
• Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs:  Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account:  Pending

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

• ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
• Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things with the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.  FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME’S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.  ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED. Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital