About this role
Overview
Environmental Permitter
About Fairweather Science
Fairweather Science, LLC (FWS) is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments as well as nationally. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.
Why You Should Work for Us
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work culture
- Continue to build our excellent reputation for quality work and fit-for-purpose regulatory solutions for our clients
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Commitment to employee safety and well-being
Total Rewards & Benefits
- Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
- Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
- Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options
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.
Compensation:
- Determined on employment based on skills and experience.
- Range: $75,000 - $120,000 per year
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The majority of work takes place in a professional office environment with a diverse group of individuals, each with distinct roles, personalities, and skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to fifty pounds. [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions]
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it 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, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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.
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