Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com's Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that's a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Professional for Environmental Programs/Services is responsible for supporting safe, compliant, and environmentally protective execution of the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC).

Specific organizational duties include reviewing proposed projects to determine environmental compliance needs and providing project managers with specific project implementation requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Will perform archaeological field and office work in collaboration with other cultural resource professionals:
  1. Field-based work can involve monitoring ground-disturbing projects next to heavy machinery, flagging cultural resources for avoidance, field survey and site recording, hiking sometimes in rugged terrain
  2. Office-based work can involve conducing background research, evaluating National Register of Historic Places eligibility and documenting the results in Section 106 compliance reports suitable for agency and SHPO/NPS consultation, and providing cultural resource review comments for future projects
• Ensure project adherence to the following documents:
  1. The National Historic Preservation Act
  2. The LANL Cultural Resources Management Plan
• Develop and assist in cultural resource management recommendations and assess project effects on such resources
• Coordination and interface with N3B project managers to perform site visits before project execution.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to work outside in the hot or cold New Mexico weather
• Ability to identify historic and pre-hispanic artifacts, cultural features, and archaeological sites
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and GPS equipment
• Proficiency with standard word processing (Word) and workbook (Excel) software
• Proficiency in North American archaeology and culture history, with an emphasis in New Mexico or the United States Southwest
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills for communicating effectively with stakeholders, critical reviewing skills for analysis, and development of technical reports for compliance documents
• Good time management skills to manage diverse portfolio and multiple project needs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn

Education and Experience Required for Level 2:

Bachelors' degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Native American Studies, combined with at least 3 years of relative field/office experience, or a graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Native American Studies.

• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school or demonstrative equivalent
• Field experience performing archaeology and cultural resource management in New Mexico or the United States Southwest is highly encouraged, but not required

Education and Experience Required for Level 3:

Bachelors' degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Native American Studies, combined with at least 6 years of relative field/office experience, or a graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Native American Studies.

• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school or demonstrative equivalent
• Field experience performing archaeology and cultural resource management in New Mexico or the United States Southwest is highly encouraged, but not required

Business Associations:

Level 2: Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.

Level 3: Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Impact:

Level 2: Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.

Level 3: Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Primarily assigned to perform work in the field monitoring project activities for potential impacts to cultural resources. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Environmental Professional will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Diversity & Inclusiveness

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.