Environmental Chemist/Geochemist - Anchorage, AK

Kuna • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

Kuna is looking for an Environmental Chemist/Geochemist to lead our mine water quality specialist work in rural Alaska. This person will lead multi-discipline projects with water related mining projects, including geochemists, water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, and engineers. They will lead complex projects with a high degree of initiative and independence and apply a broad range of knowledge. They will lead water quality and quantity modeling. This person both implements the fieldwork and leads a team of field technicians who help to execute the fieldwork. This person may also assist with additional studies, including:
Supporting preparation of environmental permit applications with various federal, state, and local agencies for a variety of project types/sizes.
Supporting the preparation of environmental compliance documents in accordance with permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) studies.
Assisting with various environmental surveys and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry, natural resource management, or related field.
• Travel at least 50% of the time to remote Alaska during the field sampling season (May – October).
• Experience sampling surface water, groundwater, soil, and/or other media at a variety of sites and experience conducting fieldwork in Alaska.
• This person must be comfortable leading and mentoring a team of technicians who help implement sampling programs.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Technical planning and execution of environmental projects, including document authoring and completion.
• Leadership of field sampling and data collection projects including leadership of other employees and/or subcontractor(s).
• Effective client interaction with emphasis on permitting and environmental programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, private industry and government officials, and support staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including writing documents and data analysis.
• Capability to research and explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level