Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Environmental Scientist - UMIAQ Environmental
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation's UMIAQ Environmental is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead and perform advanced environmental consulting and engineering services. The role involves conducting environmental site assessments, managing field operations, interpreting data, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, while also contributing to business development efforts.
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
Must Reside in Alaska
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)
Company
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the Alaska Native Village Corporation for Utqiaġvik, serving over 3,800 Iñupiat shareholders and their descendants.