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Calista Brice LLC · 1 day ago

NEPA Scientist II

Alaska, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Calista Brice LLC is a recognized leader in environmental services, seeking a NEPA Scientist II to participate in analyzing the potential environmental impacts of various projects. The role involves coordinating with environmental experts, preparing NEPA documentation, and conducting field investigations and assessments.

ConstructionService IndustryTransportation

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge, expertise, and skills for compliance with NEPA regulations (42 CFR 1500-1508, as amended), applicable environmental program responsibilities such as Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and others, applicable federal agency policies and directives, applicable State and local environmental laws and regulations, and American Society for Testing and Materials Standards E1527, D6008, E2247, and E1903; and other applicable environmental regulations

Interact with project proponents, stakeholders and subject matter experts and providing preliminary comments

Use professional judgement to determine if a project/action may require an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS)

Prepare permits for possible conflicts with environmental resources, dredging, stormwater discharge and other permits related to the proposed projects/actions

Conduct assessments in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staff

Pre-construction environmental surveys/site approvals, environmental site assessments and environmental baseline studies may be required

Participation in project planning meetings including but not limited to pre-construction meetings, planning charrettes, design charrettes, military exercise planning, scoping meetings and public/community outreach or comment meetings

Conduct NEPA trainings and assist with outreach material design

Crosstrain and provide back-up support to other environmental compliance programs as needed

Qualification

NEPA complianceEnvironmental assessmentsField investigationsEnvironmental regulationsArcGISMicrosoft OfficeAdobeTeamworkCritical thinkingProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Physical or Environmental Science, Biology, or related degree

A broad understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations

Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting field environmental investigations and assessments

Must have or be able to obtain 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response training within 3 months of hire

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules governing environmental projects and programs

Knowledge of the practical application of science and technology

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

Working knowledge of applicable computer programs such as Adobe, Microsoft Office, and other common software. Basic ArcGIS a plus

Ability to conduct field investigations year-round under inclement weather conditions

Preferred

Experience conducting environmental impact assessments preferred

Experience in federal government agencies or projects a plus

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs

Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.

Tuition reimbursement.

Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.

FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.

Dental and Vision Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.

Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.

Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)

401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.