Overview Position Title: Junior Scientist/Planner - Anchorage AK Pay Status: Part Time to Full Time Hourly Reports to: Fairweather Science Business Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Junior Scientist/Planner works under the direction of senior staff to complete tasks and projects. The work requires 10-40 hours per week. Essential Duties Work at the direction of Project Managers and Lead Planners/Scientists/Permitters Assist Senior staff in projects including but not limited to: hazard mitigation planning; protected species observing/marine construction support; public involvement projects; proposal development; work with others to write and produce newsletters and information materials; develop presentations for public forums; create and maintain mailing list and comment databases Support Project Managers with researching existing scientific and engineering reports and studies and interviewing rural Alaska residents regarding various issues Assist as needed with various tasks Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Staff must be self-directed and motivated, and will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and objectives with oversight Will gain working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures and be proficient in working with environmental and planning documents and regulations Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills required Strong computer skills GIS experience preferred Protected species observing experience preferred Minimum Qualifications BS/BA or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Emergency Management, Safety, Environmental/Community Planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, and in good standing. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-test must be able to pass federal background security clearance Must possess a valid driver’s license Must be able to work in our office in Anchorage