Environmental Protection Specialist

The Environmental Protection Specialist is charged with minimizing the environmental impact from units operating on Fort Wainwright and adjacent military training lands. This person is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing efforts that minimize these environmental impacts without hindering mission requirements, while also maintaining compliance of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Environmental Protection Specialist must be able to quickly respond to spills or differing situations to prevent pollution and to mitigate any further environmental damages. This individual will work to inspect tanks above and below ground, respond to spills or other non-emergency calls from units regarding environmental issues, and maintain appropriate records/documentation. The Environmental Protection Specialist will be the subject matter expert for the team and provide knowledge in areas of tank services.

This job requires excellent written/verbal communication abilities, strong problem-solving capabilities and solid attention to detail. Physical fitness, availability for working on site, teamwork, time management are also desirable attributes.

Applicant Instructions:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and a list of 3 professional references with email and phone number contact information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's of Science or Associates in Science with relevant previous work experience.
Ability to access military installations in Alaska.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Willingness to work outdoors year round Alaska weather conditions.
Ability to get A/B UST Operator Training

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office, Assistant HR Manager at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847