Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Chemist - UMIAQ Environmental, LLC

Company 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, or remediation preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, and CAA.
• Experience with analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in GIS, database management, and/or environmental modeling is a plus.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in both field and office environments.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Meet the requirements of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Qualified Environmental Professional, as defined by 18 Alaska Administrative Code 75.333.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience and Training:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry or Construction Safety Training
• DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation (HAZMAT) Training
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Knowledge of waste characterization and hazardous waste management under RCRA
• Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.
• EPA Risk Assessment Training (e.g., Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment)
  
  
  

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

Task Exposure

Work Environment

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Outside work

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Excessive heat > 80 o F

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Excessive cold < 0 o F

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Exposure to dust, fumes, smoke or gases

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Constant noise

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Noise level

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Solvents, chemicals

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High voltage electricity

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Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces

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Working on or around hazardous machinery

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

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Stairs

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Cramped or confined spaces

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Working alone

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Remote work sites (no dispensary or hospital)

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Long and/or irregular hours

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Day shift and/or night shift rotations

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Food preparations

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Other

Task Stressors Physical Demands

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Operation of motor vehicles

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Driving, riding ATV/UTV

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

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Rapid mental and/or muscle coordination

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Walking

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Standing

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Twisting, turning upper body

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Twisting, turning arms, legs

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Crawling, kneeling, stooping

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Safe distant vision

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Good near vision

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Good hearing

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

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Wear ANSI approved safety footwear

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Wear safety glasses

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Wear hard hat

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Other:

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing or Pulling

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Up to 15% of daily hours

Frequently Up to 75% of daily hours

Continuously

Over 75% of daily hours

Lifting/Carrying: 05 – 10 lbs.

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Lifting/Carrying: 11 – 20 lbs.

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Lifting/Carrying: 21 – 50 lbs.

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Lifting/Carrying: 51 – 75 lbs.

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Pushing/Pulling: 00 – 20 Lbs.

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Pushing/Pulling: 05 – 10 lbs.

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Pushing/Pulling: 11 – 20 lbs.

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Pushing/Pulling: 21 – 50 lbs.

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Pushing/Pulling: 51 – 75 lbs.

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Pushing/Pulling: 76 – 100 lbs.

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