Environmental Permitter

Job Description

Summary:

Project Scientist / Environmental Permitter works on a variety of projects related to environmental permitting and compliance reporting directly to Senior staff but expected to operate independently and as part of a project delivery team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support and solutions for a wide variety of industry, agency, and corporate clients
• Participate in and/or lead permitting projects
• Support projects from inception through completion including proposal writing, budget tracking, and project closeout
• Work closely with clients, staff, and regulators to develop reasonable solutions and to grow our business
• Ensure that projects are done in compliance with applicable regulations and client expectations
• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, team members, and clients

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be self-directed and motivated, and will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and objectives with limited oversight
• Must be safety conscious at all times
• Must have working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, policies, and procedures and be proficient in working with environmental permits and regulations
• Proficient in Windows-based computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using GIS as part of regulatory permitting desired
• Strong technical writing skills and organization

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
• Must have 4+ years of experience in the environmental and/or regulatory fields
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Working Conditions:

• Office based position located in Anchorage, Alaska.
• Full-time position with regular business hours; availability for overtime based on project timelines and international clients necessary.

Disclaimer:  The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

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 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 job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.