Senior Research Analyst – Environmental and Civil Programs

Responsibilities

• Conduct in‑depth research on environmental conditions, contamination history, regulatory requirements, and site‑specific data to support EPA programs.
• Examine deeds, plats, easements, rights‑of‑way, liens, and historical ownership to determine land status and encumbrances.
• Locate, review, and analyze civil documentation including deeds, court filings, liens, permits, zoning records, and municipal archives.
• Analyze federal, state, and local regulations related to land use, environmental compliance, and civil documentation.
• Research historical land use, ownership, industrial activity, and environmental conditions using public and archival sources.
• Provide research that supports CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, and other EPA programs.
• Integrate findings from environmental datasets, GIS layers, legal documents, and historical archives into clear, actionable reports.
• Prepare technical memoranda, title abstracts, environmental summaries, and regulatory assessments for EPA and other federal clients.
• Collaborate with federal agencies, legal teams, environmental scientists, and project managers.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal standards and Aleut Federal protocols.
• Maintain organized research files, digital records, and metadata for long‑term program use.
• Prepare civil research summaries, regulatory briefs, and supporting documentation for EPA project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Legal Studies, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in title research, environmental research, regulatory analysis, or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of EPA programs, environmental statutes (CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA), and land‑use regulations.
• Proficiency with GIS platforms, public land records systems, and federal research databases.
• Ability to interpret complex legal descriptions, survey documents, and environmental datasets.
• Excellent written communication skills for producing technical reports.