Environmental Specialist I, II, III, IV - DEHE Project Management Program

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Contributions (403b)

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support DEHE planning, design, and construction projects. The role involves NEPA documentation, permit applications, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple projects in Alaska.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in environmental fields and experience with environmental regulations. Team collaboration with engineers and project managers is essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare NEPA documents.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Experience with permits, regulatory compliance, and environmental documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with NEPA documents and permit applications for DEHE projects.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, and Environmental team.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain NEPA and Permit Tracking databases.

Skills

Writing skills

NEPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under close supervision, assists with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting process to ensure timely construction of sanitation, energy and health facilities projects. Assist with preparing permit applications; Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs); and NEPA Categorical Exclusions (CATEX) and Environmental Assessments (EAs).

Responsibilities

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

G ather and analyze environmental data and assist with preparing NEPA documents and permit applications in support of Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) planning, design, and construction projects. Assist with applying environmental regulatory requirements for all DEHE projects including the Clean Water Act, NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Contaminated Sites, Fish Habitat, and Floodplain Management. Work collaboratively with Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and the Environmental team to assist with preparing permit lists, obtaining permits, and completing regulatory compliance documentation for construction projects. Conduct field inspections to ensure DEHE compliance with permits and environmental regulations. Prepare desktop studies and conduct occasional field studies. Provide support to contractors and Tribal Health Organizations and communities in the performance of these activities.Perform other duties as assigned.

E Environmental Specialist I

G ather and analyze environmental data and assist with preparing NEPA documents and permit applications in support of Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) planning, design, and construction projects. Assist with applying environmental regulatory requirements for all DEHE projects including the Clean Water Act, NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Contaminated Sites, Fish Habitat, and Floodplain Management. Work collaboratively with Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and the Environmental team to assist with preparing permit lists, obtaining permits, and completing regulatory compliance documentation for construction projects. Conduct field inspections to ensure DEHE compliance with permits and environmental regulations. Prepare desktop studies and conduct occasional field studies. Provide support to contractors and Tribal Health Organizations and communities in the performance of these activities.Perform other duties as assigned.

E Environmental Specialist II

A ll duties outlined in Environmental Specialist I. Review project scopes and assist in identifying environmental effects and permits requirements for sanitation, energy and health facility projects. Assist with evaluating environmental regulatory requirements including the Clean Water Act, NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Contaminated Sites, Fish Habitat, and Floodplain Management. Assist with preparation of permit applications, NEPA documents, and associated environmental documentation to support funding and construction. Attend project meetings, and work collaboratively with Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and the Environmental team. Maintain NEPA and Permit Tracking databases.

E Environmental Specialist III

A ll duties outlined in Environmental Specialist I and II Review project scopes and engineering design plans, and gather and analyze environmental data to evaluate effects and identify required permits for Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) sanitation, energy and health facility projects. Interpret and apply environmental regulatory requirements including the Clean Water Act, NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Contaminated Sites, Fish Habitat, and Floodplain Management. Prepare local, state and federal permit applications. Prepare NEPA documents and associated environmental documentation to support funding and construction. Work collaboratively with Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and the Environmental team. Attend project meetings to ensure project specific NEPA and environmental permitting and compliance are addressed. Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory and resource agencies to ensure the timely issuance of permits and approvals. Prepare technical Environmental guidance for DEHE staff and management summarizing internal processes and interpreting regulations. Provide costs estimates and develop scopes for environmental services. Plan for construction in known or suspected contaminated areas. Track and document compliance when previously unknown contamination is encountered during construction.

E Environmental Specialist IV

A ll duties outlined in Environmental Specialist I, II, and III Provides technical expertise necessary to scope and prepare NEPA documents and obtain permits for Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) planning, design, and construction projects. Stay up to date on regulatory changes and maintain compliance. Maintain NEPA and Permit Tracking databases. Mentor junior Environmental staff and act in the capacity of the Environmental Manager when delegated.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

E nvironmental Specialist I & II

• P ossess excellent writing skills
• A bility to write and review documents for accuracy
• G eneral knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
• G eneral knowledge of the NEPA process
• P roficiency in using Microsoft Office software (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• A bility to adapt to changing project scopes and timeline

E nvironmental Specialist III

• P ossess excellent writing skills, and manage, write, edit and review documents for accuracy
• A bility to read engineering plans and maps
• A bility to interpret aerial images, maps, photos and geotechnical studies

E nvironmental Specialist IV

• E xtensive knowledge of federal and state permitting and compliance
• E xtensive knowledge of the NEPA process
• A bility to work on multiple simultaneous projects
• Supervisory or leadership experience managing work flows, providing staff oversight, and meeting organizational goals

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

E nvironmental Specialist I

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources Management, or other environmental field of study or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

E nvironmental Specialist II – IV

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources Management, or other environmental field of study.

mInimum Experience Qualification

E nvironmental Specialist I

Non-supervisory– Entry level, two (2) years of professional work experience in federal and state environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or related work supporting project permitting or environmental document preparation, implementation, and evaluation.

E nvironmental Specialist II

Non-supervisory – Four (4) years professional work experience in federal and state environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or related work supporting project permitting or environmental document preparation, implementation, and evaluation.

E nvironmental Specialist III

Non-supervisory – Six (6) years professional work experience in federal and state environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or related work supporting large project permitting and NEPA document preparation.

E nvironmental Specialist IV

Non-supervisory – Eight (8) years professional work experience in federal and state environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or related work supporting large project permitting and NEPA document preparation.

AND

Supervisory – Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

E nvironmental Specialist III

Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (AK-CESCL)

E nvironmental Specialist IV

Two years of experience in Alaska Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (AK-CESCL)

a Dditional Requirements

Travel within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft