Ahtna Engineering Services, LLC
Environmental Chemist I/II/III/Sr - Ahtna Engineering
Ahtna Engineering Services, LLC, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401
Summary:The Chemist shall provide technical environmental chemistry support for various environmental remediation and monitoring projects. The chemist will utilize their knowledge of the fate and transport of organics and inorganics in environmental media to assist in work planning, field efforts, and reporting. The chemist may also be identified as a Project Chemist, responsible for the overall management of sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans, laboratory selection, performing field screening, collecting analytical samples, performing project-level data quality management, and/or evaluating data usability. The chemist supports multiple projects, programs, and associated clients at the same time and must have excellent communication skills. Chemists must be able to set priorities, take ownership of assigned tasks, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.The salary range for this position is $55,894-$124,995/year, please note this is a tiered position.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - All Levels:
(including but not limited to)Conduct laboratory analytical data review (Levels II, III, and Senior)Review and interpret chromatogramsPrepare Sampling and Analysis Plans, QAPPs, Data Quality Objectives, ADEC Laboratory Data Review Checklists, and Data Quality Reports (DQR) in accordance with Federal and State regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staffCommunicate with environmental laboratories, evaluate laboratories for compliance with contract requirements, and complete laboratory corrective action monitoring plansConduct and oversee site investigation and assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staffAdhere to schedule and financial objectives as specified by project managementControl time and expenditures to achieve project goalsUpdate job knowledge by reading historical documentation, publications, and other information specifically related to applicable disciplinesEnhance company and organization reputation by accepting ownership for the team performance and adding value to assigned tasksProvide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentationReview and provide documentation of environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to ensure proposals meet all appropriate requirementsPrepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the dataDemonstrate data management skills to upload chemical data into databases such as ERPIMS, ERIS, and various geodatabases.Determine appropriate analytical methods for on-site surveys and investigations.Meet all safety responsibilities and goalsAchieve quality requirementsUnderstanding best management practices as they relate to environmental investigationsImplementing process improvement and tracking and reporting on changes to scope and scheduleLevel Specific Responsibilities:
(may include but not limited to)Level - I:Project assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on assigned tasksExecute assigned tasks in accordance with work plans and direction from higher-level staffAcquire and/or develop an area of technical expertiseEngage program and project managers for task assignments10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsLevel - II:Provide client assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projectsMaintain 1-2 areas of technical expertiseLead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locationsTechnical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documentsAssist with task order and project proposalsTechnical mentoring10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsLevel - III:Provide client assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projectsMaintain 2 areas of technical expertiseLead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locationsLead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documentsAssist with task order and project proposalsProject staffing and technical mentoringManage smaller projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsLevel - Senior:Provide client assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projectsMaintain 2-3 areas of technical expertiseLead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documentsPrepare task orders and project proposalsProject staffing and technical mentoringManage projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsMinimum Qualifications:All levels:Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related fieldCurrent 40-Hour HAZWOPERValid Driver's License with clean driving record, able to drive company vehicleProficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and databases such as Access and PowerPointAdept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writingLevel - I:Zero (0) to Three (3) years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experienceLevel - II:Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experienceLevel - III:Five (5) to Seven (7) years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experienceLevel - Senior:Eight (8) or more years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experiencePrevious experience with staff managementPreferred Qualifications:ADEC Qualified Person8-Hour HAZWOPER RefresherCPR/1 st
Aid CertifiedExperience working on projects with Federal clientsExperience with creating and maintaining databasesPrevious experience with risk assessment and/or toxicologyExperience and knowledge of Alaska Native culturesShareholder Preference:Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.Core Competencies:Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.Working Environment:May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.Physical Demands (including but not limited to):Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related componentsReaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materialsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 or as business/operational needs dictate
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(including but not limited to)Conduct laboratory analytical data review (Levels II, III, and Senior)Review and interpret chromatogramsPrepare Sampling and Analysis Plans, QAPPs, Data Quality Objectives, ADEC Laboratory Data Review Checklists, and Data Quality Reports (DQR) in accordance with Federal and State regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staffCommunicate with environmental laboratories, evaluate laboratories for compliance with contract requirements, and complete laboratory corrective action monitoring plansConduct and oversee site investigation and assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staffAdhere to schedule and financial objectives as specified by project managementControl time and expenditures to achieve project goalsUpdate job knowledge by reading historical documentation, publications, and other information specifically related to applicable disciplinesEnhance company and organization reputation by accepting ownership for the team performance and adding value to assigned tasksProvide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentationReview and provide documentation of environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to ensure proposals meet all appropriate requirementsPrepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the dataDemonstrate data management skills to upload chemical data into databases such as ERPIMS, ERIS, and various geodatabases.Determine appropriate analytical methods for on-site surveys and investigations.Meet all safety responsibilities and goalsAchieve quality requirementsUnderstanding best management practices as they relate to environmental investigationsImplementing process improvement and tracking and reporting on changes to scope and scheduleLevel Specific Responsibilities:
(may include but not limited to)Level - I:Project assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on assigned tasksExecute assigned tasks in accordance with work plans and direction from higher-level staffAcquire and/or develop an area of technical expertiseEngage program and project managers for task assignments10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsLevel - II:Provide client assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projectsMaintain 1-2 areas of technical expertiseLead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locationsTechnical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documentsAssist with task order and project proposalsTechnical mentoring10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsLevel - III:Provide client assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projectsMaintain 2 areas of technical expertiseLead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locationsLead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documentsAssist with task order and project proposalsProject staffing and technical mentoringManage smaller projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsLevel - Senior:Provide client assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projectsMaintain 2-3 areas of technical expertiseLead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documentsPrepare task orders and project proposalsProject staffing and technical mentoringManage projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks10% - 25% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locationsMinimum Qualifications:All levels:Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related fieldCurrent 40-Hour HAZWOPERValid Driver's License with clean driving record, able to drive company vehicleProficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and databases such as Access and PowerPointAdept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writingLevel - I:Zero (0) to Three (3) years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experienceLevel - II:Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experienceLevel - III:Five (5) to Seven (7) years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experienceLevel - Senior:Eight (8) or more years of relevant working experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experiencePrevious experience with staff managementPreferred Qualifications:ADEC Qualified Person8-Hour HAZWOPER RefresherCPR/1 st
Aid CertifiedExperience working on projects with Federal clientsExperience with creating and maintaining databasesPrevious experience with risk assessment and/or toxicologyExperience and knowledge of Alaska Native culturesShareholder Preference:Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.Core Competencies:Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.Working Environment:May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.Physical Demands (including but not limited to):Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related componentsReaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materialsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 or as business/operational needs dictate
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