Overview

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW), Emerging Contaminants, Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) and Environmental Compliance. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving our customers while also giving back to our Alaskan native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Scientist / Geologist / Engineer to support environmental restoration and compliance projects for US Government and commercial clients. The Project Scientist / Geologist / Engineer will support remedial investigation, remedial design, and remedial actions for contaminated sites located throughout the US and requires an understanding of environmental investigation and remediation concepts. This job requires the ability to monitor subcontractors to ensure the performance of work in accordance with environmental laws, policies, and contractual requirements, and the oversight of in-house field crews conducting site investigations and/or remediation of soils, groundwater, surface water, or sediments at petroleum- and hazardous-waste sites. As part of a team, this job may require writing technical documents such as reports, decision documents, and studies as required by the contract.

This is a hybrid remote role; the candidate can be based anywhere in the United States. Additionally, this position requires 40-60% travel for field work.

Responsibilities

• Lives by and supports the Tanaq Core Values of: Purpose-driven environmental work, Safety, Engaging Culture, Trust and Respect, Transparency, and Agility.
• Contributes to the successful completion of environmental compliance and/or remediation projects, including fieldwork and preparation of planning documents, reports, designs, and contract documents.
• Oversight of junior staff conducting work in support of environmental restoration projects.
• Preparation of subcontractor scopes of work and specifications.
• Solicitation, evaluation, and procurement of subcontractors for investigation or remediation projects.
• Onsite management and supervision of environmental cleanup contractors.
• Evaluation of contractor performance in accordance with approved plans.
• Coordination and interaction with homeowners and the public in support of clients.
• Travel to potentially contaminated sites throughout the US to support a wide variety of field activities and contractor oversight.
• Preparation of technical approaches in support of proposals for environmental restoration projects.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of environmental principles.
• Prior field experience working on environmental restoration projects.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to execute multiple assignments at various locations, providing a consistently high level of quality and accuracy.
• Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude and personal responsibility.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite software (including Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Current driver's license and safe driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Minimum 5 years of site safety health officer (SSHO) experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working for Department of Defense (DoD) clients preferred.
• Experience with Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination preferred.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in technical area of expertise (Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Science discipline) from accredited institution.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current annual 8-hour update is preferred; training may be provided for otherwise qualified applicants.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift 25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to able and willing to travel up to 40-60% of the time for fieldwork at different project sites around the U.S.

Who We Are

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) restoration and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the US Forest Service (USFS). TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

Tanaq Environmental, LLC, a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions at TEL are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For more information, visit Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Project Scientist / Geologist / Engineer