JOB SUMMARY:

The Environmental Scientist will utilize their knowledge to provide regulated waste program management support to the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Alaska Environmental Division, located on Fort Wainwright. This includes both administrative office duties as well as collecting, synthesizing and documenting data for characterization and profiling of regulated wastes. Assignments are deadline driven so individual must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the team Subject Matter Expert on the Oil Pollution Act and applicable state prevention, preparedness and response regulations.
• Review the applicability of revised Federal, state, and local regulations as well as Department of Army (DA) regulations, policies, and guidelines on USAG-Alaska petroleum storage and initial cleanup programs at federal facilities. Review and update petroleum program management plans including the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), fact sheets, and information papers to educate tenants on regulatory requirements pertaining to the management of petroleum product storage. Conduct related outreach and training to affected facilities and personnel.
• Provide written reports detailing identified non-compliance issues to the appropriate USAG-Alaska Program Manager.
• Conduct follow-on inspections for petroleum storage and cleanup actions with their associated corrective actions and provide written reports evaluating the implementation of identified corrective actions to the USAG-Alaska Program Manager.
• Coordinate coverage and provide occasional support after hours or on weekends as part of team spill response duties.
• Ability to inspect aboveground regulated tanks and make a determination regarding the classification of the tank including but not limited to if it is to be considered a RCRA waste tank.
• Ensure compliance at material storage areas and track through written inspections.
• Coordinate cross programmatic efforts with other compliance media program such as RCRA and Stormwater

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules governing environmental projects and programs, including RCRA, CERCLA, and TSCA.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical or environmental science, Master’s preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience conducting environmental investigations with the demonstrated ability to plan and conduct environmental assessments of sites where hazardous and/or toxic waste may have been released from past operations.
• Must meet ADEC’s definition of a Qualified Environmental Professional.
• Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response training, with 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate and current 8-hour refresher preferred.
• Familiar with 18 AAC 75 (ADEC Oil and Hazardous Substances and Pollution Control Regulations), 18 AAC 78 (ADEC UST Regulations) and the ADEC 2019 Field Sampling Guidance Manual.
• Experience in federal government projects highly desired.
• A broad understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations
• Experience with Health and Safety functions is a plus.
• STI Certified Tank Inspector is a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Environmental Services has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative and not necessarily all of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. For a comprehensive list of the physical demands that must be met by and employee to perform the essential functions of this job, please email the Human Resource Department.

The physical demands of this position are consistent with those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and see. The employee must be able to stand on their feet frequently. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and, carry/or move up to 26 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For a complete list of the demands, please email the Human Resource Department.

Occasionally: Standing, Crawling, Climbing, Reaching Overhead, Crouching, Kneeling, Pushing or Pulling, Talking, Grasping, Lifting 10 to 75 Ibs, Lifting 710 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 10 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 710 to 75 Ibs, Fine Manipulation, Driving, Communication Using Effective Written Communication, Making Decisions, Inside Hot/Heat, Inside Cold, Outside Hot Temperature, Hazards Biological, Hazards Chemical, Hazards Electrical, Unprotected Spaces high Places/high Heights, Unprotected Constricted Spaces (Underground), Dry, Grease, Oil, Mud, Hot Temperature Burners, Hot Temperature Flame Torches, Working Alone

Frequently:_ Sitting, Walking, Bending Over, Balancing, Repetitive Use of Legs/Arms, Lifting 10 to 75 lbs, Carrying 10 to 75 lbs, Eye/Hand Coordination (Foot), Thinking Analytically, Communication Using Effective Variable Communication, Remember Details, Adjusting to Changes, Examining/Observing Details, Outside Cold Temperatures, Outside Humid, Hazards Sharp Objects/Tool, Hazards Heavy Machinery, Dirty, Fumes, Gases, Odors, Dust, Moving Mechanical Parts, Noise, Vibration, Wet/Slippery Floors/Surfaces, Working w/Others_

Continuously: Close Vision, Distance Vision, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Ability to Adjust Focus, Handling Stress & Emotions Concentrating on Tasks, Discriminating Colors.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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