Environmental Scientist

Purpose:

The Environmental Scientist is responsible for supporting environmental investigation, monitoring, and remediation projects throughout Alaska for federal and commercial clients. This position leads the development of work plans and preparation of technical reports associated with the sampling, analysis, and evaluation of contaminants and geochemical indicators in various environmental media, including air, groundwater, surface water, marine environments, sediment, and soil.

The Environmental Scientist works collaboratively with project managers, technical specialists, clients, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure environmental projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, technical standards, and project schedules.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and participate in remedial investigations, environmental monitoring, sampling, and related field activities throughout Alaska.

• Lead and support the development of work plans, technical reports, and other environmental project deliverables.

• Support sampling, analysis, evaluation, and reporting of contaminants and geochemical indicators in air, groundwater, surface water, marine environments, sediment, soil, and other applicable environmental media.

• Assist in the development, production, review, and delivery of technical documents in accordance with applicable quality standards and established project schedules.

• Support project management activities and ensure work is performed in accordance with corporate, contractual, and project-specific health and safety requirements.

• Prepare project progress documentation, including weekly and monthly status reports and other required project updates.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts to plan and execute environmental projects for federal and commercial clients.

• Ensure assigned project activities comply with applicable federal, state, local, and Department of Defense (DoD) environmental laws, regulations, standards, and guidance.

• Engage clients, regulators, project teams, and other stakeholders throughout the project decision-making process.

• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, environmental data, field records, and supporting materials.

• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience performing environmental-related work on projects in government and commercial environments.

• Experience conducting environmental field work in Alaska.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and DoD environmental laws, regulations, and guidance.

• Experience supporting environmental investigations, monitoring, sampling, and related environmental activities.

• Ability to prepare and contribute to technical work plans, reports, and other environmental project documentation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with project stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to remain focused and effective in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to complete required training within six months of hire.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO/AAP:

It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Additional Job Duties:

This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other duties may be assigned and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret and apply the job description as necessary. This job description is not a contract for employment.