Environmental Field Technician

Summary

Paragon Professional Services, LLC (Paragon), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to support a wide range of environmental projects. Primary duties will include supporting field activities.

 Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with field investigations at contaminated sites to assess environmental conditions.
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and/or air sampling.
• Monitor for hazardous conditions using field instrumentation (e.g., PID, multi-gas meters).
• Follow site-specific health and safety plans (HASP) and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in hazard identification and implementation of control measures.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and tailgate meetings.
• Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and documentation of activities and observations.
• Use GPS or other tools to record sample locations.
• Set up and operate field monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain field instruments per manufacturer and QA/QC guidelines.
• Assist in environmental remediation efforts (e.g., excavation, drilling oversight, in-situ treatment).
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental plans during remediation.
• Collect and record environmental data to support site characterization or cleanup.
• Coordinate with environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Communicate field observations and issues promptly to the project team.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• High School diploma and one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Valid Drives License
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The employee will normally work outside.  During work activities, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities. 

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations. 

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.