Environmental Intern

ABOUT OUNALSHKA

Ounalashka Corporation is a proud Alaska Native Corporation dedicated to creating prosperity and opportunity for our Shareholders while preserving and strengthening Unangan culture.

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships to ensure lasting economic benefits for our Shareholders and communities. Our team is built on resilience, integrity, and a deep respect for our heritage, working together to create meaningful opportunities for future generations.

At Ounalashka Corporation, we believe in the power of tradition and the promise of progress. Join us and be part of a company where your work contributes to a stronger future for our people and our legacy.

Job Overview: 

Environmental Scientist with 0-2 years of experience in environmental restoration projects, preferably for United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other federal and state government agencies. Prospective candidates must have experience working in remote locations in inclement weather. The work schedule will be a combination of office, urban, and field work, including locations such as Unalaska and/or other areas of rural Alaska.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·       Collaborates with the Project Manager and Lead Scientist in developing work plans and schedules.

·       Collaborates with the Site Superintendent and Lead Scientist to execute approved work plans.

·       Serves as the field environmental scientist and other technical staff in data collection, data management, site investigation, evaluation of data collected, and remediation activities to support project objectives.

·       Assist the Lead Scientist in equipment procurement and project set up.

·       Must take good field notes and documentation.

·       Conduct site reconnaissance, including sampling activities.

·       Prepare deliverables with quality supporting documentation (site figures, appendices, reports, ect.).

·       Willingness to perform tasks to ensure project success such as manual labor and office work.

Required Skills:

·       Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

·       Must have experience working around heavy equipment.

·       Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications.

·       Must be proficient with Microsoft office products.

·       Must be highly organized.

·       Must be self-motivated.

·       Must be able to exercise effective time management.

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred (but not required):

·       GIS experience using ArcGIS.

·       Experience in environmental fieldwork such as contaminated soil sampling and removal, monitoring well installation and sampling, and phase I/II site investigations.

·       Knowledge of RCRA, and CERCLA regulations.

·       Working knowledge of mapping grade GPS devises.

·       Experience with statistical analysis.

Education & Certifications: 

·       BS in a science or engineering field (Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, etc.).

·       Hazardous materials training (Preferred).

·       HAZWOPER certification (Preferred).

Position requirements:

·       Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen.

·       Pre-employment criminal background history check.

·       Must have or be willing to obtain 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

·       HAZWOPER physical and respirator fit test.

Physical Demands:

Work inside and outside. Ability to bend, reach, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.  Can work effectively and safely in inclement weather to include high winds, rain, and snow. Most of the field work will occur between April – November. May require travel in helicopter, aircraft, ATVs, and watercraft for short periods of time.

EEO:

OC Environmental Services (OCE) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OCE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OCE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of OCE’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

OCE family of companies’ practices shareholder, shareholder spouse, descendant, and Native preference as allowed by public law.

OCE is an "At-Will" employer, as allowed by regulation.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.