Environmental Intern

JOB SUMMARY:  

Brice is seeking detail oriented, well organized, dependable Environmental Science (and related majors) interns to join our team. This opportunity requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills, as well as a strong orientation towards a career in environmental consulting upon graduation. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance.  Assignments are deadline driven so must be able to set priorities, work efficiently and provide a consistent quality product in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support environmental teams on site investigations and remediation efforts.
• Adhere to schedule and quality objectives to achieve project goals.
• Support specialized data collection methods employed in site surveys and investigations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• General understanding of OSHA laws and site safety procedures.
• Willingness to implement OSHA laws and safety procedures at the job site.
•  General understanding of the environmental field.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college
• Current studies in environmental sciences required.
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate is required; Company will provide training.
• A broad understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations is a plus.
• Experience with Health and Safety functions is a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Predominantly field assignments outdoors, which may require several weeks in  remote locations.
• The majority of the field work will occur during the summer, May through August.
• Outdoor conditions may be subject to changes in weather conditions and noise levels.
• May require travel in aircraft, motor vehicles, ATVs and/or watercraft for periods of days to weeks, generally in remote locations.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work long hours to support rigorous timelines.
• Part-time position with potential for irregular hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Potentially working at contaminated sites.
• Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity with good hand-eye coordination and motion control for handling equipment in the field.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of various tooling and supplies weighing less than 10 to 75 lbs.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.