Scientist/Planner
Doyon Management Services
Anchorage, AK · Posted September 9, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Scientist/Planner - Anchorage AK
The Scientist/Planner works under the direction of senior staff to complete tasks and projects. The work requires 40 hours per week. Salary range from 26-35 per hour depending on experience.
About Fairweather
Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.
Why You Should Work for Us
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Supportive and collaborative work culture
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Commitment to employee safety and well-being
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 in an undergraduate program in Emergency Management, Safety, Environmental/Community Planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-test
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must be able to work in our office in Anchorage
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments
A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.