Environmental Scientist Gis

Brice Engineering LLC
Regular
JOB SUMMARY:
The Environmental Scientist/GIS will utilize their knowledge to participate in collecting, synthesizing and documenting data from investigated areas and assisting in the preparation of project documentation, in addition to providing field support as needed including field site supervision. In addition, responsible for processing spatial and environmental data through multiple GIS and environmental software platforms to create products used for final planning and reporting deliverables. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadline driven so must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, manage, and deliver geodatabases to clients that meet specific contract standards.
• Integrate geodatabases with other data management tools.
• Produce maps using raster and vector spatial data structures.
• Managing mapping GNSS data collectors and GPS software.
• Loading and post processing of GPS data via GPS Pathfinder Office®, ArcGIS Collector® and ArcGIS Pro®.
• Migrating GPS and processed survey data to project geodatabases.
• Conduct site investigation and assessments in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staff.
• Prepare technical evaluations of investigated sites using RCRA guidelines.
• Adhere to schedule and financial objectives, controlling time and expenditures to achieve project goals.
• Work with environmental technicians and other technical staff in data collection, site investigation, and evaluation of data collected in support of environmental restoration objectives.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
• Review and document the processes necessary to obtain environmental permits, licenses, and other requirements necessary to achieve environmental restoration project objectives.
• Review and provide documentation of environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to ensure proposals meet all appropriate requirements.
• Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
• Determine data collection methods to be employed in site surveys and investigations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop®, Trimble Pathfinder Office®, Microsoft Word®, Excel® and Outlook®.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro®, ArcGIS Online® environment, ArcGIS Collector®, ArcGIS Survey123®; Trimble Pathfinder Office, and Trimble TerraSync® is a plus.
• Must be adept at understanding map projections, vertical and geodetic datums, and coordinate system transformations.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules governing environmental projects and programs.
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal sampling requirements.
• Ability to comprehend and implement project Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAP) and/or Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP)
• Skill in using personal initiative and critical thinking to complete job duties with minimal guidance.
• Ability to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems and logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be adept at understanding technical aspects of environmental field work for conversion to graphics.
• Ability to maintain HAZWOPER and CPR/First Aid Certifications, and pass a HAZWOPER Fitness-for-Duty physical on an annual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in physical or environmental science.

• Two years of experience conducting environmental investigations preferred with the demonstrated ability to plan and conduct environmental assessments of sites where hazardous and/or toxic waste may have been released from past operations.

• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations certificate preferred.
• Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response training with current 8-hour refresher preferred.
• Strong experience in use of ESRI® and Autodesk® software for preparing maps, creating spatial datasets and manipulating geodatabases.
• A broad understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations and experience in federal government projects highly desired.

• Experience with Health and Safety functions is a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Working environmental to include both office and field assignments.
• Field assignments may require several days to weeks in generally remote locations.
• Outdoor conditions may be subject to changes in weather conditions and noise levels.
• May require travel in aircraft, motor vehicles, ATVs and/or watercraft for periods of days to weeks, generally in remote locations.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work long hours to support rigorous timelines

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For a complete list of the demands, please email the Human Resource Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com.
Occasionally: Sitting, Crawling, Climbing, Reaching Overhead, Crouching, Kneeling, Pushing or Pulling, Talking, Grasping, Lifting 10 to 75 Ibs, Lifting 10 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 10 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 10 to 75 Ibs, Fine Manipulation, Driving, Communication Using Effective Written Communication, Making Decisions, Inside Hot/Heat, Inside Cold, Outside Hot Temperature, Hazards Biological, Hazards Chemical, Hazards Electrical, Unprotected Spaces high Places/high Heights, Unprotected Constricted Spaces (Underground), Dry, Grease, Oil, Mud, Hot Temperature Burners, Hot Temperature Flame Torches, Working Alone
Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending Over, Balancing, Repetitive Use of Legs/Arms, Lifting 10 to 75 lbs, Carrying 10 to 75 lbs, Eye/Hand Coordination (Foot), Thinking Analytically, Communication Using Effective Variable Communication, Remember Details, Adjusting to Changes, Examining/Observing Details, Outside Cold Temperatures, Outside Humid, Hazards Sharp Objects/Tool, Hazards Heavy Machinery, Dirty, Fumes, Gases, Odors, Dust, Moving Mechanical Parts, Noise, Vibration, Wet/Slippery Floors/Surfaces, Working w/Others
Continuously: Close Vision, Distance Vision, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Ability to Adjust Focus, Handling Stress & Emotions Concentrating on Tasks, Discriminating Colors.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our 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, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our 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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are 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.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.