Environmental Scientist - UMIAQ Environmental

Overview

UMIAQ Environmental is seeking an Environmental Scientist to provide comprehensive environmental consulting and engineering services. Responsibilities include planning and conducting environmental assessments, overseeing field operations, collecting and evaluating data, and preparing technical reports. The role will perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments, develop scopes of work, and prepare budgets and proposals. This position requires regular client, vendor, and team interaction, as well as support for business development and marketing efforts, including proposal preparation and presentations. Travel and fieldwork are required, along with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Plan and conduct environmental consulting and engineering activities, including data assessment, reporting, and overseeing field personnel.

• Perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments.

• Define scopes of service and prepare associated budgets and proposals.

• Review, evaluate, and interpret environmental data; prepare clear and concise summary reports.

• Collect environmental samples and ensure proper handling and documentation.

• Travel to project sites to perform fieldwork, including supervising on-site activities.

• Interact and communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.

• Support business development and marketing activities, including preparing cost proposals and presentations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Essential fucntions will include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or another Natural Science field.

• 1–3 years of related 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, as well as federal regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, and OSHA.

• Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.

• Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.

• Experience with environmental remediation technologies and federal projects (e.g., HTRW, TERC, AFCEE).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); intermediate to advanced skills required.

• Strong written, organizational, and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with clients and staff at all levels.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

• Experience with planning, logistics, and field work in remote environments.

• Experience preparing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.

• Advanced computer skills preferred, including Access, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, gINT, and MS Project.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Operation of motor vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, and heavy equipment (aircraft, marine craft, etc.).

• Rapid mental and/or muscle coordination.

• Frequent walking, standing, twisting, and turning of the upper body, arms, and legs.

• Crawling, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.

• Visual and auditory requirements: safe distant vision, good near vision, and good hearing.

• Regular use of respirators (½ face and full face) and mandatory use of ANSI-approved safety footwear, safety glasses, and hard hats.

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling:

  Continuously (over 75% of daily hours): up to 20 lbs.

  Occasionally to Frequently (15%–50% of daily hours): 21–75 lbs. lifting/carrying; 21–100+ lbs. pushing/pulling.

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to work in challenging and dynamic environments.

• Outdoor conditions, including excessive heat (>80°F) and extreme cold (<0°F).

• Potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, solvents, chemicals, and constant noise.

• Slippery, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, towers, and elevated work areas (4’–12’ above ground).

• Confined or cramped spaces and remote worksites without immediate medical facilities.

• Long and/or irregular hours, including day and night shift rotations.

• Working alone or around hazardous machinery.