Preferred/Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other Natural Science or equivalent experience/certifications.
- At least 5 years of experience
- Contribute to various projects in environmental assessment and remediation, hazardous materials management, health and safety oversight, engineering, and natural resource planning and permitting, plus profile, manifest, and coordinate shipping of hazardous and regulated wastes.
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS, AutoCAD
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- 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.
- Experience on federal projects (HTRW, TERC, AFCEE, etc.).
- 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 interact with clients and staff at all levels effectively.
- 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.
- 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
- Experience with planning, logistics, and fieldwork in remote locations.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
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.
Important Notice
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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