Environmental Student Assistant

The Environmental Community Partnership (ECP) is a department of UAF that provides environmental support to the Army Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division at Fort Wainwright through an intergovernmental service agreement (IGSA). The ECP supports vital functions across the DPW Environmental Division. The list of programs supported includes: air quality, water quality, spill prevention and response, cultural and natural resources, as well as environmental restoration.

Additionally, dedicated ECP staff work with federal partners to advise Army decision makers regarding regulatory requirements, including those established in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The student position will support one or more of the programs mentioned above. Job duties could include collecting and recording data, data entry, GIS data collection and analysis, cartography, inspecting tanks and emission units, collecting water or soil samples, general office work.

Possible field work during inclement weather, walking through rough terrains. Other duties as assigned.

To thrive in this role, the student will possess basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, internet and email, basic clerical skills including accurate typing and filing, photocopying, and scanning. Also, the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical activity such as hiking and carrying gear.

Must be a current University of Alaska student enrolled in 6 credit hours or more and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Depending upon the specific position, the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical activity such as moving/lifting objects or hiking may be required.

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier or

* 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.

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The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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

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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.