Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) through its subsidiary Paragon Professional Services, LLC.
Job overview
The Staff Scientist III role at BSNC involves managing and supporting environmental projects focused on contaminated sites across multiple states, providing technical consultation, data analysis, and fieldwork leadership to ensure project success.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will manage environmental document preparation, support project management, update work plans and reports, collect and analyze environmental data, lead field programs, and assist with client and stakeholder meetings to advance project goals.
Experience and skills
The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 8-12 years of environmental investigation and remediation experience, strong communication skills, HAZWOPER certification, ability to travel extensively, and familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations; proposal development and GIS experience are preferred.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork and travel, emphasizing adaptability to changing regulatory climates and logistical challenges, especially in Alaska.
Company information
Bering Straits Native Corporation is the parent company of Paragon Professional Services, focusing on environmental projects across several states, with a preference for hiring shareholders and affiliates.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Anchorage, Alaska, with travel required to project sites in Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon, and North Carolina.
Unique job features
The role involves working on diverse environmental contamination projects with opportunities to handle complex logistical challenges and work in multiple states including remote Alaska locations.
Company overview
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is an Alaska Native Corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. BSNC operates in various sectors including government contracting, construction, logistics, and resource development, generating revenue through diversified business operations and federal contracts. The company is headquartered in Nome, Alaska, and serves the interests of its shareholders, who are primarily Inupiat, Siberian Yupik, and Yup'ik Eskimos. BSNC's historical significance includes its role in settling land claims for Alaska Natives and its ongoing commitment to economic development and cultural preservation for its community.
How to land this job
Position your resume to spotlight your extensive experience in environmental investigation and remediation, emphasizing skills in contaminated soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water management relevant to BSNC projects.
Highlight your technical expertise in data analysis, field program management, report preparation, and your ability to adapt to varying regulatory environments across multiple states including Alaska.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the BSNC corporate careers page, Paragon Professional Services site, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the environmental services or project management divisions at BSNC on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent BSNC environmental initiatives or asking about challenges faced in remote Alaska projects to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords from the job description like 'environmental investigation,' 'HAZWOPER,' 'contaminated sites,' 'data analysis,' 'field program management,' and 'Federal and state regulatory compliance' to ensure your application passes automated screenings.
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