Environmental Consulting Specialist

Overview

Environmental Consulting Specialist (USCG):

Bowhead is seeking an Environmental Consulting Specialist to support the overall program objectives on behalf of United States Coast Guard (USCG) Civil Engineering Unit (CEU) Juneau. Position is located in Juneau, Alaska. Most CEU Juneau Environmental Consultation work is related to natural and cultural resource permitting of construction projects. In addition, there is also environmental consultation work related to shore-side maintenance of existing facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, utilities, roads, piers/docks, hangars, housing complexes, offices, galleys, gyms, small clinics and tower structures. Industrial facilities include water and wastewater treatment plants, steam generation plants and fuel farms. The Environmental Consulting Specialist will provide Environmental Consulting Services for the CEU Juneau in support of work associated with hazardous waste management at units across the D17 AOR. Services include independent technical reviews, project scope development, field investigation, planning, specifications, cost estimating, problem and conflict resolution, quality assurance, and hazardous media disposal and shipments.

Responsibilities

• Provides contaminated site consultations, providing technical and project advice and guidance to CEU Juneau.

• Conducts comprehensive technical reviews of professional studies, reports and analysis.

• Collaborates with managers, other environmental specialists, construction project managers, legal staff, contract specialists and contractor personnel, and provides advice and insight on the resolution of unique and complex natural and cultural regulatory problems and disputes.

• Provides technical reviews and review comments for work plans, environmental specification language, and construction project environmental requirements.

• Provides technical responses for Environmental and contractor requests for information and coordinates with CEU Juneau Environmental in developing Scopes of Work for required contract modifications.

• Provides regulatory consultation support for construction projects throughout D17.

• Occasional travel (with potential for overnight) required to operational & environmental liability sites in USCG District 17 Area of Responsibility (D17 AOR).

Qualifications

• Must possess Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• The Environmental Consulting Specialist must possess a mastery of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). • Requires a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the Environmental Consultation Services field.

• Work experience in Alaska or conditions closely matching those found in Alaska highly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is primarily sedentary and is performed in a normal office environment. Some overnight travel may be required and the contractor may be exposed to risks associated with field work which may include moderate stress such as being exposed to adverse weather, riding in small aircraft, climbing ladders, crawling under buildings, etc.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.

• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2025-23913

Category Research & Scientific

Location : Location US-AK-Juneau

Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)

Travel Requirement Less than 10%