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**Overview** **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** **☒** Outside work **☒** Excessive heat > 80 o F ☒ Excessive cold < 0 o F ☒ 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. ☒ **☐** ☐ \#LI-WW1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ( The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community ( to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **ID** _2025-22668_ **Category** _Research & Scientific_ **Location : Location** _US-AK-Anchorage_ **Travel Requirement** _25% - 50%_

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