Chemist III

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chemist III will utilize their knowledge and experience to synthesize data on environmental projects. Additional duties include providing support for the preparation of work plans reports SAPs/QAPPs and UFPQAPPs; data validation and data management; communicating with the subcontract laboratory; review of technical documents; and Access database management. Personal initiative attention to detail and critical thinking skills are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadlinedriven so must be able to set priorities take ownership of projects work efficiently and provide a consistent level of high quality in a highpressure environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support environmental investigations and assessments in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by Project Management staff.
• 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.
• Participate and lead in creating an effective team dynamic
• Provide Tech/QC of chemistry docs
• Be a lead author of chemistry docs
• Be a technical liaison for Clients
• Lead a proactive safety culture
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

• Managing the workflow of employees creating team schedules and delegating tasks
• Assessing the work performance of employees and identifying areas that need improvement
• Ensuring that business goals deadlines and performance standards are met
• Training and onboarding new hires to make sure they understand their roles
• Setting goals for workers and making sure they comply with the companys plans and vision
• Reporting performance records and evaluations to HR and senior management

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 Access proficiently.
• Ability to effectively lead projects and work with multidisciplined teams.
• Ability to proactively identify tasks to be completed be selfdirected and accountable for results.
• Ability to communicate effectively & collaborate productively
• Ability to demonstrate positional expertise.
• Ability to understand the business and finance needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry Environmental Studies or other related discipline required.
• Seven to fifteen years of experience working on environmental projects or at least seven to fifteen years working in an environmental analytical laboratory.
• Valid state drivers license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Companys Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug and background screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Engineering LLC has a fastpaced multitasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative and not necessarily all of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. For a comprehensive list of the physical demands that must be met by and employee to perform the essential functions of this job please email the Human Resource Department at

The physical demands of this position are consistent with those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position the employee is regularly required to sit talk hear and see. The employee must be able to stand on their feet frequently. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and carry/or move up to 26 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For a complete list of the demands please email the Human Resource Department at

Occasionally: Standing Crawling Climbing Reaching Overhead Crouching Kneeling Pushing or Pulling Talking Grasping Lifting 10 to 60 Ibs Lifting 10 to 60 Ibs Carrying 10 to 60 Ibs Carrying 10 to 60 Ibs Fine Manipulation Driving Communication Using Effective Written Communication Making Decisions Inside Hot/Heat Inside Cold Outside Hot Temperature Hazards Biological Hazards Chemical Hazards Electrical Unprotected Spaces high Places/high Heights Unprotected Constricted Spaces (Underground) Dry Grease Oil Mud Hot Temperature Burners Hot Temperature Flame Torches Working Alone

Frequently: Sitting Walking Bending Over Balancing Repetitive Use of Legs/Arms Lifting 10 to 60 lbs Carrying 10 to 60 lbs Eye/Hand Coordination (Foot) Thinking Analytically Communication Using Effective Variable Communication Remember Details Adjusting to Changes Examining/Observing Details Outside Cold Temperatures Outside Humid Hazards Sharp Objects/Tool Hazards Heavy Machinery Dirty Fumes Gases Odors Dust Moving Mechanical Parts Noise Vibration Wet/Slippery Floors/Surfaces Working w/Others

Continuously: Close Vision Distance Vision Color Vision Peripheral Vision Depth Perception Ability to Adjust Focus Handling Stress & Emotions Concentrating on Tasks Discriminating Colors.

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 nonwork 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 nondiscrimination 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.