Environmental Scientist/ Geologist

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qualified Small Employer HRA Plan

401K Plan

Educational Support

Holiday/PTO/Sick Leave

Job summary

ChemTrack Alaska, Inc. seeks an experienced Geologist/Environmental Scientist to support projects from Anchorage, AK. You will oversee field investigations, remedial actions, and report preparation, providing technical input on complex environmental issues.

Expect travel within Alaska and an emphasis on regulatory compliance and safety. The role requires a Bachelor's in Geology or Environmental Science, Alaska regulatory knowledge, and 3–5 years’ environmental experience, plus HAZWOPER 40 hr

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Environmental Science.
• Extensive knowledge of Alaska environmental regulations and sampling requirements.
• 3–5 years of experience in environmental compliance and management.
• ADEC Qualified Environmental Professional per 18 AAC 75.333.
• HAZWOPER 40 hr.; 8 hr. refreshers; Supervisory – a plus.
• RCRA Hazardous Materials/Waste knowledge – a plus.
• Familiar with 18 AAC 75 and 18 AAC 78 regulations and ADEC guidance.
• Valid AK driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the activities of project support personnel.
• Oversight of field investigations, remedial actions, and report preparation.
• Provides technical input on complex environmental compliance and hazardous materials issues.
• Create technical documents, plans, routine reports and correspondence.
• Coordinates meetings and takes notes.

Skills

Alaska regs knowledge

Env compliance exp

HAZWOPER 40hr

Field supervision

Valid AK driver’s license

Education

Geology/Env Science degree

Job description

Join ChemTrack Alaska, Inc., an Alaska based Small Business providing excellence in environmental services, construction, engineering, and innovative remedial technology. Our mission—Do No Harm, Make Things Better, Respect Others—guides our commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.

At ChemTrack you will have an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference; to see, touch, and feel the results of your efforts. We want folks that come with batteries included.

Your Role…

ChemTrack Alaska is seeking an experienced Geologist/Environmental Scientist in our Anchorage office to support projects ranging from $50,000 to $5 million. We are looking for a motivated professional who can step into the role with minimal supervision and contribute immediately. Compensation is based on experience. Alaska candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the activities of project support personnel.
• Responsible for oversight of field investigations, remedial actions, and report preparation.
• Provides technical input on complex environmental compliance and hazardous materials issues.
• Create technical documents and plans, routine reports and correspondence.
• Coordinates meetings and takes notes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Environmental Science Discipline
• Must have extensive knowledge of Alaska environmental regulations and sampling requirements.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in environmental compliance, environmental management.
• ADEC Qualified Environmental Professional per 18 AAC 75.333
• HAZWOPER 40 hr.; 8 hr. Refreshers, Supervisory -a plus
• RCRA Hazardous Materials/Waste Marking, Transportation, Disposal -a plus
• Familiar with 18 AAC 75 (ADEC Oil and Hazardous Substances and Pollution Control Regulations), 18 AAC 78 (ADEC UST Regulations) and the ADEC Field Sampling Guidance Manual.
• Valid AK driver's license, safe driving record.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Field Team Lead of onsite project team.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Physical Demands

• Potentially working at contaminated sites
• May require travel in aircraft, motor vehicles, ATVs and/or watercraft
• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds such as totes, coolers, equipment, and other materials

The above outline of duties is not arranged in order of priority. These duties are not meant to restrict

initiative, but rather to describe minimums. Those duties will from time to time be altered to suit the needs of the company.

Equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Benefits include:

• Qualified Small Employer HRA Plan
• 401K Plan
• Educational Support
• Holiday/PTO/and Sick Leave

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

Willingness to travel within Alaska, work in remote environments, and manage the physical demands of fieldwork.