Environmental Tech Trainee - Shareholder Only - ASL

Summary:

The position requires a dynamic individual with an environmental science, biology, hydrology, chemistry, or other physical or life science background or interest, the ability to work flexible hours (but primarily Monday through Friday), and a willingness to travel. The position will be extremely active and will include a variety of field assignments related to contaminated site characterization, monitoring, and remediation, and office work, such as the preparation of planning and reporting documents. The overall position requires an individual who is looking to start their career and would like to be involved with a diversity of assignments including, but not limited to, sampling groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and air for environmental contaminants; gathering and recording environmental data; oversight of groundwater monitoring well installation; oversight of soil borings, use of global positioning systems; tabulating data; and preparing work plans and field reports.

Please note this position is open to Shareholders only.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Conducting contaminated site characterization, monitoring, and remediation field assessments safely and in accordance with work plans.
• Traveling in aircraft (jets, small planes, and helicopters), motor vehicles, ATVs, and/or watercraft to perform fieldwork, site visits, or meetings
• Field screening and sampling for contaminants and environmental parameters in a variety of media in accordance with standard operating procedures, guidance, and regulations.
• Documenting field operations, including personnel onsite, equipment onsite, weather, environmental data, and operational data using photography, neat and legible handwritten fieldnotes and forms, and tablets. Communicate with project managers via phone, email, and daily reports.
• Examining and inspecting work progress, equipment, and job sites to verify safety and to ensure that project specifications are met.
• Scheduling and overseeing subcontractors.
• Adhering to schedule and financial objectives as specified by project managers.
• Assisting or leading the preparation of proposals, planning documents, and reports.
• Authoring and reviewing technical documents such as work plans and reports.
• Provide project assistance to program and project managers; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on assigned tasks
• Execute assigned tasks in accordance with work plans and direction from higher-level staff
• Acquire and/or develop an area of technical expertise
• Engage program and project managers for task assignments
• Communicate work schedule to program and project managers
• 60% - 70% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical/Environmental Sciences or a similarly related field
• United States of America citizen
• Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DoD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint Online
• Adept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in other programs such as Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, GIS, databases, and environmental modeling programs
• DEC-qualified environmental professional
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
• CPR/1st Aid/AED Certified
• Experience working on projects for USACE, AFCEC, and other DoD/Federal clients
• Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference:

• Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Writing – Ability to prepare technical communications, plans, and reports with minimal editing and corrections.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate effectively with others in written form, including emails and reports.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.

Working Environment:

• May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or as business/operational needs dictate