Environmental Chemist II

Brice Engineering LLC

Regular

Environmental Chemist II Alaska & Lower 48

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees' commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Brice Engineering do?

For Brice Engineering, it's not just about answering the mail. It's about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business. Everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain, to designing and building a state-of-the art facility gets us excited!

What can you expect?

As the Environmental Chemist II, you will utilize their knowledge and experience to verify and validate analytical data on environmental projects. Additional duties include providing support for the preparation of work plans, reports, sampling, and analysis plans (SAPs)/quality assurance project plans (QAPPs) (including UFP-QAPPs); data validation and data management; communicating with the subcontract laboratory; review of technical documents; and database management. Your personal initiative, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadline-driven so must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.

How will you do it?

• Support environmental investigations and assessments in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by Project Management staff.

• Provide data review and validation according to EPA, ADEC (or other State), and DoD specifications, including data quality reports.

• Adhere to schedule and financial objectives, controlling time and expenditures to achieve project goals.

• Work with technical staff in support of project objectives and field operations.

• Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, and coordination to project staff preparing written project documentation.

• Evaluate and select data collection methods and procedures to be employed in site surveys and investigations.

• Actively participate in creating a positive team environment

• Support project planning and proposal responses.

• Supports technical review of chemistry documents.

• Supports junior chemist staff.

• Multi-tasks to manage time.

• Manage company resources to ensure proper deliverables.

• Actively participate in a proactive safety culture

• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the practical application of environmental science and technology.

• Ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems, and logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Access proficiently.

• Knowledge of EQuIS database management preferred, though not required.

• Knowledge of DoD databases such as ERPIMS and FUDSChem preferred, though not required.

• Must have the ability to review laboratory data and generate data quality reports.

• Ability to act as an effective team member.

• Ability to effectively manage tasks and be self-directed in meeting deliverables.

• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships.

• Ability to develop and expand knowledge.

• Ability to develop business acumen.

Who is Brice Engineering looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Environmental Studies, or other related discipline required.

• Five to ten years of experience providing analytical review/validation and support on environmental projects.

• Stage 2A/2B data review knowledge required; Stage 4 review is preferred, though not required.

• Three to five years working in an environmental analytical laboratory can count towards experience if related to quality control/quality assurance.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations/guidance for Alaska; knowledge of other states and territories is preferred, though not required.

• Knowledge of SW-846 methodology and sample handling requirements.

• Valid state driver's license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Engineering's Driving Policy.

• Ability to pass drug and background screening.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Engineering LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs

• We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.

• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.

• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.

• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.

• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)

• 0-2 years 15 days

• 3-5 years 23 days

• 6-9 years 27 days

• 10-14 years 30 days

• 15-19 years 33 days

• 20 or more years 37.5 days

• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus

• Work Anniversary "Floating" Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.

• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Engineering LLC under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Engineering LLC? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Join us and let's get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.