Natural Resource Environmental Professional

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree of Science in Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Biology, Natural Resources Management and Policy or similar degree.
• Must have a current, valid State of Idaho driver's license.
• Must be self-motivated and work independently.
• Position requires exposure to heat and cold while performing field work.
• Be comfortable in high, precarious places with exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Requires extended walking and prolonged standing, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus quickly.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Able to work as a part of a team and support a variety of ecological projects.
• Experience leading a team of interns or subcontractors, as well as working independently in remote areas.
• Experience and familiarity with conducting remote work and backcountry travel.
• Need to be familiar with electronic data collection and using GPS to navigate to project locations.
• Familiarity with data management and analysis programs that handle large amounts of data such as Excel, Access, R statistical software, or other commercially available statistical packages.

Preferred Requirements:

• Maintain knowledge of biological regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with NEPA.
• Vegetation identification skills, especially in sagebrush steppe, are desirable. Experience with sagebrush obligate species.

Job Information

Salary Grade PR0100: 190 ($70,680 - $116,616)

Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities, and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview