Environmental Scientist

Kuna • Anchorage, AK

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kuna is seeking an Environmental Professional to contribute to permitting and NEPA projects, specifically focusing on a variety of development projects in rural Alaska, ranging from industrial mines to community wastewater plants and new community buildings. The role involves supporting these projects and coordinating with agencies to ensure regulatory compliance. Within the environmental department, the professional will engage in diverse projects such as Waters of the U.S. (WOUS) delineations and permitting, endangered species assessments, NEPA Environmental Assessments, siting and planning studies, stream assessments, water sampling, and complex planning and permitting. The position requires leading and implementing fieldwork in rural Alaska, which includes travel via small aircraft and hiking across wilderness terrain. Additionally, the role involves supporting the preparation of environmental permit applications for various federal, state, and local agencies, assisting with environmental compliance documents under NEPA, and contributing to various environmental surveys and reporting.

Requirements

• Degree in environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry, natural resource management, or related field
• 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
• Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative, and strategic thinker
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients
• Mines first-hand client information, using it to determine how to best maximize the opportunity for Kuna and its clients
• Always acts with customers in mind, knows how to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/prospects and gains their trust and respect

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees