Environmental Field Tech - ASL bei Ahtna Environmental

Summary:

This position requires an experienced Field Technician to assist in environmental monitoring/survey, sampling, data gathering (e.g., field logging), construction field support, engineering support such as field survey and data reduction, and acquiring and maintaining field equipment and materials. The individual must be willing to work most of the time in the field, be interested in environmental, engineering, and construction projects, and be willing to travel.  The field technician will complete the 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training course within the first month of employment. This junior-mid-level project position will support field efforts within multiple states and can be expected to travel up to 90% in and out of Arizona and California. Work can occur anywhere with the larger Ahna footprint as necessary although most work is expected in AZ and CA.

The position requires the ability to respond to field sites within 6 hours of notification for emergency support.

The technician must reside in either the greater Tucson or Phoenix area, or in the San Francisco Bay Area. Based on their location, they will be assigned to one of the following offices: Tucson, Concord, or Monterey.

The pay rate for this position is $23.00-$33.00/hour.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Undergo basic field sampling and health and safety training.
• Read specifications and work plans, such as remediation work plans, to understand field procedures and protocols.
• Assist environmental scientists and geologists in conducting environmental sampling for soil, water, and gas.
• Organize sampling containers.
• Decontaminate and clean sampling equipment in accordance with the approved procedure.
• Under directions from environmental scientists or site engineers, operate field equipment to collect and process field data.
• Order or requisition materials and supplies as needed or as directed.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations, placement of erosion control features, and best management practices.
• Record information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports; communicate with the construction manager or project manager.
• Assist project scientists or engineers in preparing field technical reports.
• Organize and coordinate delivery of construction equipment and materials/supplies.
• Monitor construction progress and assist the construction manager in updating construction schedules.
• Adhere to all field health and safety requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by field management.
• Independently observe subcontractors.
• Act as SSHO for some work.
• Travel: This position will support field efforts within multiple states, and you can expect to travel up to 90% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Two (2) years of experience working in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle.
• US Citizenship.
• Experience in Water/wastewater and construction field projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on military installations.
• Mechanical training for maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Microsoft Office Suite products experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

Shareholder 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:

• The candidate must be adept at learning technical requirements to perform field duties with proper supervision.
• The successful candidate must be highly organized and able to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• The candidate must have the ability to generate documentation for fieldwork in accordance with SOPs.
• The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The candidate will demonstrate a knack for maintaining pleasant working relationships, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and upholding the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• The candidate must have strong time management skills and task prioritization skills.

Working Environment:

• Generally, outdoors but with some work indoors to process and organize data and documentation. While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Applicants for all positions will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. 
• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time; Frequent work in inclement weather, hot and cold, wet, dry. Use of hand and power tools; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing lifting of up to 80 pounds, including equipment, samples, and materials
• Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment. 
• Frequent travel required to job sites.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:  Normally Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or as operational needs dictate