Environmental Scientist

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Environmental Scientist','ENV00154','KUNA','KUNA','Engineering/Design','US-AK-Anchorage','**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.','','Variable','Mar 9, 2026','!*!Summary

The Environmental Scientist will provide technical support within a multi-disciplined team of scientific, environmental, and engineering professionals. Contribute to scientific and environmental projects. This position will work in both office and field locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Engage in healthy safe behavior.
Participate in projects and participate as a team member in other projects as assigned
Perform a variety of scientific and environmental investigations.
Record field observations in a concise, accurate, and legible manner;
Deliver scientific data from a wide variety of media that is complete and meets quality objectives.
In conjunction with project managers, perform oversight of subcontractors, including drillers, utility locators, surveyors, waste management technicians, etc;
Compile data and draft environmental and scientific reports;
Share lessons learned and strive for continual program and personal improvement.
Provide team communication.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

','!*!Minimum Requirements


BS in Geological Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or similarly related field
0-5 years experience preferred.
Experience writing and managing both project and site specific health and safety plans.
Practical experience with state and federal regulations including the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Experience with contracts, soliciting quotes and bids and project management as well as contractor oversight and standard purchasing procedures.
Must be willing and able to adhere to health, safety, and quality assurance protocols
Ability to travel up to 50% of time.
Ability and willingness to travel in light aircraft to remote locations.
Must be competent with various software programs (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Must have good problem resolution abilities.
Ability to work out in the field and in an office.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.


Preferred Requirements


Current OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper training
Professional certification as a Geologist and Hydrogeologist is preferred


Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors - environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.

Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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: Employee may travel up to 50% to various locations within the U.S. and/or remote locations and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes and ATVs.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the work site destination, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit ****
Competencies


Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative and strategic thinker.
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Mines first-hand customer 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.


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Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference

KUNA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholders of NANA and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

It is KUNA policy to conduct background checks, drug testing and a physical assessment, as applicable, once an offer has been accepted, in accordance with company and/or contract requirements.

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