Environmental Professional

Kuna • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

Kuna is looking for an Environmental Professional to work on our permitting and NEPA projects.
At Kuna, we design and permit a large variety of development projects in rural Alaska, from industrial mines to community wastewater plants to new community buildings. You will support these projects while coordinating with agencies to ensure their continued regulatory compliance.
In the environmental department, you will be involved in a variety of projects that may include Waters of the U.S. (WOUS) delineations and permitting, endangered species assessments, NEPA Environmental Assessment, siting and planning studies, stream assessments, water sampling, and complex planning and permitting. You will both lead and implement fieldwork in rural Alaska, including riding in small aircraft, and hiking across wilderness terrain.
This person may also assist with additional studies, including:
Supporting preparation of environmental permit applications with various federal, state, and local agencies for a variety of project types/sizes.
Supporting the preparation of environmental compliance documents in accordance with permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) studies.
Assisting with various environmental surveys and reporting.

Requirements

• Degree in environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry, natural resource management, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Previous experience conducting fieldwork in rural Alaska
• Ability to adapt to and maintain a safety conscious work environment.
• Ability to demonstrate, conduct, and conform to a set of values and accepted standards, such as honesty, integrity, reliability, and accountability.
• Ability to pay attention to the details of a project or task and perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• High degree of organizational skills and ability to follow systematic methods for performing each task.
• Ability to effectively lead, mentor, and work within a team environment to accomplish work activities, exhibiting a professional demeanor toward co-workers and customers.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely with others using both the spoken and written word, as well as the ability to actively listen and comprehend communication from others.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical planning and execution of projects, including document authoring and completion.
• Leadership of field sampling and data collection projects
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level