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Environmental Specialist - UMIAQ Environmental

Requisition ID
2024-20368
Category
Research & Scientific
Location : Location
US-AK-Anchorage
Travel Requirement
N/A

Overview

Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. 

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

 

UMIAQ Environmental, LLC (UMIAQ Environmental) is an independent Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business, subsidiary company of the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) family of companies. UMIAQ Environmental provides a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting services, which include documentation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, construction and access permitting, environmental site assessments, stakeholder engagement, sampling and remediation of contaminated sites, management of hazardous waste, wetlands monitoring, and more. Our staff has decades of combined experience working in locations throughout Alaska.

UMIAQ Environmental is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees and the environments where we conduct operations.  We recruit qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

This is a full-time position located in Anchorage, Alaska. UMIAQ Environmental’s main office is in Anchorage, from which our talented professional, technical, and seasonal staff lead projects throughout the State.

The Environmental Specialist’s goal is to support development of NEPA documents including Environmental Assessments, assist in research, develop permit packages, and support projects within UMIAQ Environmental. Essential to this role is a love of writing and strong communication skills. 

Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Analyzing environmental impact and providing detailed written analysis, supported by evidence-based research and best available science.
  • Writing work plans, safety plans, and wildlife interaction plans.
  • Develop detailed project descriptions based on information received verbally in meetings and on project drawings/ schematics.
  • Follow existing procedures for document review, organization, and file structure.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully to all coworkers, clients, and stakeholders.  

Other duties may include wetlands monitoring, report writing, proposal writing, preparation of cost estimates, and more

  • Expertise in clear and concise writing is required.
  • It is essential that the Environmental Specialist works well with people and has demonstrated strong communication skills.
  • Extensive software skills are required, including working familiarity with MS Office Suite, Adobe, as well as Internet research abilities.
  • Planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload are primary duties. The Environmental Specialist must be flexible and capable of adapting to changing timelines.
  • Ability to work methodically and independently.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience applying NEPA, obtaining project authorizations in Alaska, or working in a similar position/ similar field.
  • Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements for construction projects in Alaska, including an understanding of the NEPA process.
  • General understanding of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and landownership in the State.
  • Essential to this role are strong writing, grammar, and citation skills. Please provide a writing example.
  • MS Office Suite: Word and Excel, Adobe

Preferred Experience:

  • Bachelor Degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Earth Science, or related field.

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Authorized Driver Requirement:  Employee must have a valid driver’s license and three (3) year clean driving record. Employee must follow all Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

All Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.  Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit an application for all positions they wish to be considered.

UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance.

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran’s status or any other legal protected status. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Commercial Services, LLC is a holding company under Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaska Native Corporation providing a wide variety of services including a full range of construction services, design and architecture services, environmental consulting, permitting and compliance and remediation, oil and gas support, ocean-going cargo and shipping services and specialized companies. Several of our companies are SBA 8(a) certified, small disadvantaged businesses and offer substantially competitive rates. Collectively, we offer a breadth of services which we perform with a focus on quality results. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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