Biologist

State of Indiana•Edinburgh, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will serve the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) as a Staff Biologist providing expert biological knowledge to the INARNG. You will implement flora and fauna components of the INARNG’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). Generally, day to day efforts will focus on biological resources within the 35,000 acre Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center (CAJMTC) and the 1,000 acre Muscatatuck Urban Training Center.

Requirements

Analytical skills using scientific methods and data analysis in your research.
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to one or more program area such as air and water pollution and solid and hazardous waste disposal.
Knowledge of environmental health sciences and public and environmental health.
Knowledge of environmental protection principles and practices including such systems as industrial waste control, water and sewage treatment and air and water pollution.
Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities including conducting appropriate tests and analyzing findings.
Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports and technical documents for administrative and regulatory action.
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals and in group situations.
Ability to conduct special surveillance of hazardous situations and recommend appropriate action.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Bioscience or a related natural resource field is required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections, surveys and investigations of pollution and radiation source facilities.
Provide consultation to manufactures, service areas, local health organizations and communities utilizing the collected data.
Prepare technical reports of inspections, surveys and investigations, documents findings and makes recommendations for action, including some licensure and certification.
Provide expert testimony for administrative hearings and court actions.
Investigate hazardous events affecting the environment or the health of the public.
Interpret state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental sanitation conditions utilizing written communications, mass media, public speaking, public information materials and research data.
Develop plans for implementing and promoting programs and/or updating state laws and regulations.
Cooperate with federal, state, and local environmental and health agencies and the public in enforcement activities.
Collect samples of air, water and/or industrial wastes for laboratory analysis.
Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home.
Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events.
Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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