Biologist

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields, including an outstanding work/life balance and agency-specific benefits such as alternative work schedules, a spot bonus program, and collaboration with military and federal partners.

About the role

You will serve the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) as a Staff Biologist, providing expert biological knowledge to implement flora and fauna components of the INARNG’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). Daily 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, surveys, and investigations of pollution and radiation source facilities.
• Provide consultation to manufacturers, service areas, local health organizations, and communities using collected data.
• Prepare technical reports of inspections, surveys, and investigations; document findings and make recommendations for action, including licensure and certification.
• Provide expert testimony for administrative hearings and court actions.
• Investigate hazardous events affecting the environment or public health.
• Interpret state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental sanitation conditions using 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.
• Travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or from home.
• Report to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events.

Requirements

• Analytical skills using scientific methods and data analysis in 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 program areas 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 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Bioscience, or a related natural resource field.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may vary based on education and work experience.

Benefits

• Three 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 fully-funded pension plan options.
• Robust leave policies, including:
  • 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.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.