Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Chemist - UMIAQ Environmental, LLC

Overview

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

UMIAQ Environmental is hiring an Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Chemist to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing impactful projects. You will be part of a team for environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental site assessments, sample collection and analysis, regulatory compliance, and project management. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in both field and office settings.

UMIAQ Environmental, LLC (UMIAQ Environmental) is a subsidiary of UIC Commercial Services, a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation. UMIAQ Environmental provides a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting services, which include documentation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, construction and access permitting, environmental site assessments, stakeholder engagement, sampling and remediation of contaminated sites, management of hazardous waste, wetlands monitoring, and more. Our staff has decades of combined experience working in locations throughout Alaska.

UMIAQ Environmental is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees and the environments where we conduct operations. We recruit qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities are as follows :

• Conduct environmental site assessments (Phase I and Phase II) and remediation projects.
• Perform soil, water, and other media sampling (air, waste, etc)., and interpret analytical results.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submittals.
• Manage and analyze environmental data using GIS, database systems, or related software.
• Oversee subcontractors and field operations to ensure project completion and adherence to safety protocols.
• Support permitting processes and environmental impact assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop environmental solutions.
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal writing and client engagement.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, emerging regulations, and best practices.
• Travel and year-round field work, with working hours more than 40 per week and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Required Experience :

Preferred Experience and Training :

Soil Classification & Logging Training (e.g., USCS, ASTM standards)

Task

Exposure

Work Environment

Outside work

Excessive heat >

80o F

Excessive cold

Exposure to dust, fumes, smoke or gases

Constant noise

Noise level

Solvents, chemicals

High voltage electricity

Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces

Working on or around hazardous machinery

Ladders, scaffolding, towers, surfaces 4’ to 12’ above ground

Stairs

Cramped or confined spaces

Working alone

Remote work sites (no dispensary or hospital)

Long and / or irregular hours

Day shift and / or night shift rotations

Food preparations

OTHER

Task

Stressors

Physical Demands

Operation of motor vehicles

Driving, riding ATV / UTV

Operation of heavy equipment, aircraft, marine craft, etc.

Rapid mental and / or muscle coordination

Walking

Standing

Twisting, turning upper body

Twisting, turning arms, legs

Crawling, kneeling, stooping

Safe distant vision

Good near vision

Good hearing

Respirator use : ☒1 / 2 Face ☐ FF ☐SAR ☐ SCBA

Wear ANSI approved safety footwear

Wear safety glasses

Wear hard hat

Other :

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing or Pulling

Occasionally

Up to 15% of daily hours

Frequently

Up to 75% of daily hours

Continuously

Over 75% of daily hours

Lifting / Carrying : 05 – 10 lbs.

Lifting / Carrying : 11 – 20 lbs.

Lifting / Carrying : 21 – 50 lbs.

Lifting / Carrying : 51 – 75 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling : 00 – 20 Lbs.

Pushing / Pulling : 05 – 10 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling : 11 – 20 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling : 21 – 50 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling : 51 – 75 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling : 76 – 100 +lbs.

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