UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 4 hours ago
Senior Environmental Scientist - UMIAQ Environmental
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to join UMIAQ Environmental. The role involves leading advanced environmental consulting and engineering services, including site assessments, data interpretation, and compliance with environmental regulations, while also contributing to business development efforts and client interactions.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive environmental consulting and/or engineering services, including planning, data assessment, reporting, and overseeing field personnel
Perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments
Define scopes of service, prepare budgets, and develop proposals
Review, evaluate, and interpret environmental data; prepare accurate and concise summary reports
Sample soil, groundwater, and other environmental media at contaminated sites in accordance with regulatory standards
Manage hazardous waste and hazardous materials in compliance with federal and state regulations
Apply environmental remediation technologies and support remediation projects
Prepare Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
Perform and lead spill response activities, including in rural Alaska
Plan and coordinate logistics for remote field work, including travel arrangements and equipment needs
Support business development and marketing activities, including cost proposals and presentations to clients
Interact and communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or another Natural Science
7–10 years of relevant experience
Meets the requirements of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Qualified Environmental Professional per 18 AAC 75.333
Knowledge of Alaska environmental regulations and federal regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, and OSHA
Experience in soil, groundwater, and environmental media sampling at contaminated sites
Experience with hazardous waste and hazardous materials management
Experience with environmental remediation technologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
40-hour HAZWOPER training
Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills for effective interaction with clients and staff at all levels
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience preparing SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, and leading spill response teams
Experience with planning, logistics, and fieldwork in remote locations
Employee must have a valid driver's license and three (3) year clean driving record
All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening
Preferred
Master's degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or another Natural Science
Advanced computer skills in Access, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, gINT, and MS Project
Experience with statistical analyses
Experience on federal projects (e.g., HTRW, TERC, AFCEE)