Environmental Sampler, Seasonal

Job Description

Kuna is looking for a seasonal Environmental Sampler to conduct water sampling, soil sampling, and remediation work for clients in Alaska. This person will conduct multimedia sampling and data reporting/analyses efforts for rural Alaska. The primary duties will include logistics, sample collection, travel, and field work. This person implements the fieldwork and interacts with clients and regulators to help execute projects.

Please detail in your application how you meet the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of field sampling and data collection projects including leadership of other employees and/or subcontractor(s).
• Effective client interaction with emphasis on permitting and environmental programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, private industry and government officials, and support staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including writing documents and data analysis.
• Capability to research and explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Under 18 AAC 75.333(c), a qualified sampler is an impartial third party that collects samples from soil, groundwater and surface water (does not include air or soil gas) for laboratory analysis, has not been found to have falsified environmental data or committed other acts of fraud directly related to environmental work, and meets one of the following sets of criteria for education and experience:
• Has successfully completed an environmental sampling training program recognized by DEC or, alternatively, completed applied field work involving environmental sample collection associated with a degree in environmental science or another related field from a nationally or internationally accredited postsecondary institution; and
• Has at least three months of experience in environmental sampling under the direct supervision of a qualified environmental professional completed after the training.
• Travel 75-100% of the time to remote Alaska during the field sampling season (May – October).
• Experience sampling surface water, groundwater, soil, and/or other media at a variety of sites and experience conducting fieldwork in Alaska.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Competencies

• Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative and strategic thinker.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Always acts with customers in mind, knows how to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/prospects and gains their trust and respect.
• Desire to improve personally, increasing ability and skillset.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors/Outdoors – Frequent exposure to moderate to harsh weather conditions. Requires work to be done both inside and outside.

Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Description of environment: Frequently required to be outside at construction/project sites. Also occasionally inside in standard office setting.

Physical requirements:  Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: Travel required up to 75-100% of the time. Employee will travel to remote areas and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes and ATVs.