Environmental Scientist II

Calista Brice; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brice Engineering LLC seeks an Environmental Scientist II to join our team and support field and office activities from Anchorage, AK, and other locations. You will collect, synthesize, and document data from investigated areas, assist in project documentation, and provide field support as needed.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, strong CERCLA/RCRA knowledge, and solid communication and teamwork skills to deliver high-quality environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical or environmental science or related field.
• Knowledge of CERCLA/RCRA, NPDES, CWA, OPPA, CAA and related regulations.
• Ability to analyze data and develop actionable solutions.
• Strong communication, both oral and written, with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee site inspections, assessments, investigations, and cleanups following regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with environmental technicians in data collection and evaluation.
• Prepare technical evaluations of sites using CERCLA/RCRA guidelines.
• Provide guidance to project staff and assist in preparing written project documentation.
• Review permits, plans, reports, and licenses to ensure compliance and restoration objectives.
• Create charts/graphs from data and summarize environmental relevance.
• Determine data collection methods for site surveys and investigations.
• Support junior staff and contribute to a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Environmental science

CERCLA/RCRA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Self-directed

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brice Engineering LLCRegular

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Brice Engineering do?

For Brice Engineering, it’s not just about answering the mail. It’s about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business. Everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain, to designing and building a state-of-the art facility gets us excited!

What can you expect?

As the Environmental Scientist II, you will work out of one of our offices in either Anchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK, Salt Lake City, UT, Post Falls, ID, Portland, Maine, or Grand Junction, CO. You will utilize your knowledge to participate in collecting, synthesizing and documenting data from investigated areas and assisting in the preparation of project documentation, in addition to providing field support as needed including field site supervision. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadline driven so 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.

How will you do it?

• Conduct and oversee site inspections, assessments, investigations, and cleanups in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staff.
• Work with environmental technicians and other technical staff in data collection, site inspection/investigation, and evaluation of data collected in support of environmental project objectives.
• Prepare technical evaluations of investigated sites using CERCLA/RCRA guidelines.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
• Review and document the processes necessary to obtain, develop and/or update environmental permits, plans, reports, licenses, and other requirements necessary to achieve environmental compliance and restoration project objectives.
• Review and provide documentation on environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to ensure proposals meet all appropriate requirements.
• Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
• Determine data collection methods to be employed in site surveys and investigations.
• Actively participate in creating a positive team environment.
• Support project planning and RFP responses.
• Solve challenges for Clients.
• Manage company resources to ensure proper deliverables.
• Support junior Environmental Scientist staff.
• Actively participate in a proactive safety culture.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities however; will provide support to Junior Environmental Scientists.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the practical application of environmental engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various environmental services.
• Knowledge and understanding of CERCLA/RCRA, NPDES, CWA, OPPA, CAA, and other applicable laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules governing environmental projects and programs.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to use analytical skills alongside scientific rules and methods to solve problems and apply logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Basic computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to effectively and clearly communicate complex information to others as well as to present information in front of a group.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and confidentially process and maintain data with accuracy with directions and mentorship.
• Ability to act as an effective team member.
• Ability to effectively manage tasks and be self-directed in meeting deliverables.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to develop and expand knowledge.
• Ability to develop business acumen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical or environmental science.