Scientist/Planner

Fairweather-Science,-LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Supportive and collaborative culture

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to safety and well-being

Job summary

Fairweather is seeking a Scientist/Planner in Anchorage, AK to assist senior staff and manage planning tasks. The role involves hazard mitigation, environmental planning, and producing information materials for public forums, with a focus on accuracy and collaboration.

The position requires a BS/BA in a related field and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test, with office work in Anchorage and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or current undergraduate in Emergency Management, Safety, Environmental/Community Planning, or related field.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to work in Anchorage office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior staff in hazard mitigation planning and other projects.
• Support with gathering data, writing, and producing newsletters and information materials.
• Develop presentations for public forums and maintain mailing lists and databases.
• Conduct research on existing reports and interview rural Alaska residents as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent technical writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

GIS experience preferred

Protected species observing experience

Driver's license

Education

BS/BA in Emergency Management, Safety, Environmental/Community Planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Overview

Scientist/Planner - Anchorage AK

The Scientist/Planner works under the direction of senior staff to complete tasks and projects. The work requires 40 hours per week. Salary range from 26-35 per hour depending on experience.

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Essential Duties

• Work at the direction of Project Managers and Lead Planners/Scientists/Permitters
• Assist Senior staff in projects including but not limited to: hazard mitigation planning; protected species observing/marine construction support; public involvement projects; proposal development; work with others to write and produce newsletters and information materials; develop presentations for public forums; create and maintain mailing list and comment databases
• Support Project Managers with researching existing scientific and engineering reports and studies and interviewing rural Alaska residents regarding various issues
• Assist as needed with various tasks

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Staff must be self-directed and motivated, and will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and objectives with oversight
• Will gain working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures and be proficient in working with environmental and planning documents and regulations
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills required
• Strong computer skills
• GIS experience preferred
• Protected species observing experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA or in an undergraduate program in Emergency Management, Safety, Environmental/Community Planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-test
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work in our office in Anchorage

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

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.