Senior Environmental Scientist - Umiaq Environmental

Overview

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UMIAQ Environmental, LLC is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska and supports its parent company, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation's (UIC), mission is to provide social and economic resources to its Inupiat shareholders and their descendants through the development of long-term, meaningful career opportunities.  UMIAQ Environmental identifies potentially impacted resources, communities, organizations, and individuals to help define project issues and constraints associated with future development projects and their potential impacts to natural, environmental, and human resources.

 

UMIAQ Environmental, LLC is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees and the environments in which we conduct business.  We recruit qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

 

This dynamic company supports the other UIC Subsidiaries as well as maintains its own project work.  This position is expected to interface heavily with our clients and develop new opportunities.  The Associate Scientist is expected to provide project management as well as project support for other staff.  Our projects range from the oil and gas sector to infrastructure development to planning.

 

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Alaska environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA and other federal regulations.
• Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
• Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.
• Experience with environmental remediation technologies.
• Travel and year-round field work, with working hours more than 40 per week and weekends as needed.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills required to effectively interact with clients and staff at all levels.
• Must be personable, flexible, and professional.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel required.
• This position requires critical thinking and analysis; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting and carrying 30+ pounds; working in all weather conditions; field visits per project needs; ability to travel (drive or fly) to and from job sites locally and out of state
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• Advanced computer skills: Access, ArcGIS, AutoCAD., gINT, MS Project
• Experience with statistical analyses.
• Experience with planning, logistics, and field work in remote locations.
• Experience preparing SPCC Plans and SWPPPs.
• Experience performing and leading Spill Response Teams in rural Alaska

 

• Comprehensive environmental consulting and/or engineering that includes planning, data assessment, reporting, overseeing field personnel, travel and limited field work.
• Perform Phase I, II, & III Environmental Site Assessments.
• Define scopes of service and prepare budgets and proposals.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret environmental data and prepare summary reports.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels in a professional manner.
• Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Preferred/Required Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Natural Science
• 7 to 10 years of experience
• Meet the requirements of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Qualified Environmental Professional, as defined by 18 Alaska Administrative Code 75.333

Qualifications

Authorized Driver Requirement:  Employee must have a valid driver's license and three (3) year clean driving record. Employee must follow all Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

 

All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all UIC Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements.

 

If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance.

UIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

 

 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME