Senior Environmental Scientist – Alaska Field Lead

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Professional Services in Alaska is seeking an Environmental Scientist III to lead environmental investigations and remediation projects in Anchorage. You will prepare and update work plans and reports, collect and analyze data, and support subcontractor oversight while coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science, 5–8 years of relevant experience, 40-hour HAZWOPER, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• 5–8 years of environmental investigation/remediation experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory climate.
• Experience with CERCLA regulations and ADEC Contaminated Sites regulations.
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Experience installing, developing, sampling, and decommissioning monitoring wells.

Responsibilities

• Safely execute all job duties.
• Manage and support the preparation of environmental documents.
• Lead assigned tasks.
• Prepare and update work plans.
• Prepare and update reports.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Manage and implement field programs.
• Assist overall project management tasks as assigned.
• Support the program manager in preparation and implementation of client and stakeholder meetings.
• Perform subcontractor oversight.
• Perform junior staff oversight.

Skills

Strong communication

Written & verbal

HAZWOPER training

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Field work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Paragon Professional Services in Alaska is seeking an Environmental Scientist III to lead environmental investigations and remediation projects in Anchorage. You will prepare and update work plans and reports, collect and analyze data, and support subcontractor oversight while coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science, 5–8 years of relevant experience, 40-hour HAZWOPER, and strong written and oral communication skills.