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Environmental Restoration Project Manager (DERP Support)

Environmental Restoration Project Manager (DERP Support)

University of Alaska Fairbanks

The Environmental Restoration Project Manager provides technical, regulatory, and programmatic support to the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Alaska under an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and USAG Alaska.

This position supports the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) and assists USAG Alaska in fulfilling requirements under the Federal Facilities Agreement (FFA) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC).

The incumbent serves as a technical liaison between UAF and USAG Alaska Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Environmental Division, providing oversight of environmental restoration activities conducted under CERCLA, RCRA, and related regulatory authorities.

This position is located within the Environmental Division at Fort Wainwright and provides environmental restoration support in conjunction with the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) Lead. The role supports management of contaminated sites and regulatory compliance activities in coordination with federal and state agencies. The position operates in a collaborative government-university partnership environment and contributes technical expertise to ensure environmental stewardship while supporting installation mission requirements.

This position is funded through an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between UAF and USAG Alaska. The employee remains a UAF employee and is subject to UAF policies and procedures while providing technical support services to USAG Alaska in accordance with IGSA performance requirements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a highly regulated, multi-agency environment where technical accuracy, diplomacy, and accountability are essential. This position requires someone who can independently interpret complex environmental regulations, synthesize large volumes of technical data, and communicate findings clearly to both regulators and military stakeholders.

Thriving in this role means being proactive, detail-oriented, and confident facilitating discussions among diverse partners with differing priorities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound professional judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple restoration projects simultaneously while maintaining strict compliance with federal and state requirements. Experience navigating structured government processes and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams will be key to long-term success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, Chemistry, Physical Science or a closely related field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

Experience reviewing technical environmental reports and laboratory data.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC); obtain base access

Ability to successfully complete a NACI/SF85 federal background investigation.

U.S. citizen.

A valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one.

Position Details:

This position is located on Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at mailto:kjmetivier@alaska.eduor 907-474-1847

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at mailto:ua-ada@alaska.edu.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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