Geologist Job Columbus area,Ohio USA,Science

Job Responsibilities

Plan, perform, and oversee UST closure assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct and manage site check investigations to identify and evaluate potential petroleum releases.
Perform Tier 1 source investigations and Tier 1 investigations to delineate contamination and assess risk.
Develop scopes of work and sampling programs for soil and groundwater investigations.
Evaluate the nature and extent of petroleum impacts to soil and groundwater using field and analytical data.
Interpret laboratory, geological, hydrogeological, and groundwater-monitoring data to support project decisions.
Coordinate drilling, monitoring-well installation, sampling, and other field activities with subcontractors and internal teams.
Prepare clear and comprehensive technical reports and regulatory submittals in accordance with Ohio BUSTR requirements.
Interpret soil, groundwater, geological, and analytical data to support Tier 2 evaluations.
Identify and evaluate potential human-health exposure pathways and receptors at impacted sites.
Develop Site-Specific Target Levels (SSTLs) using BUSTR Tier 2 spreadsheets and other applicable tools.
Develop and evaluate site-specific corrective-action strategies that support risk-based regulatory closure.
Utilize BUSTR-Screen models to evaluate petroleum impacts and support risk-based corrective-action decisions.
Develop BUSTR-Screen model calibration plans and evaluate model results against site conditions and monitoring data.
Develop and oversee groundwater monitoring plans to assess flow, contaminant migration, plume behavior, and concentration trends.
Evaluate groundwater flow patterns, contaminant migration pathways, plume behavior, and concentration trends to guide corrective actions.
Use technical findings to recommend appropriate paths toward regulatory closure and long-term site management.
Evaluate remedial alternatives for petroleum-impacted soil and groundwater, considering effectiveness and feasibility.
Design and develop pilot studies to evaluate potential remedial technologies for site-specific conditions.
Coordinate and oversee pilot study implementation and related field activities to ensure data quality and safety.
Interpret pilot study results and make recommendations regarding full-scale remediation approaches.
Prepare detailed Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) that outline remedial objectives, technologies, and implementation strategies.
Provide technical oversight during remediation activities and evaluate system performance data to optimize effectiveness.
Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, laboratories, regulators, and internal project teams throughout corrective-action projects.
Independently manage multiple environmental projects from initial investigation through regulatory resolution.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical approaches that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and review proposals, technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submissions for accuracy and completeness.
Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior environmental scientists, geologists, and field staff.
Communicate investigation results, risks, recommendations, and project status clearly and professionally to clients.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies regarding project requirements, technical findings, and corrective-action strategies.
Manage subcontractors including drilling, excavation, laboratory, and remediation contractors to ensure quality and adherence to project plans.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
10+ years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience, ideally involving petroleum-contaminated sites.
Several years of direct experience with UST investigation and corrective-action projects.
Strong working knowledge of the Ohio BUSTR corrective-action process, including investigation, risk evaluation, and remediation.
Demonstrated experience with BUSTR Tier 2 evaluations, including data interpretation, exposure pathway evaluation, and development of Site-Specific Target Levels (SSTLs).
Working knowledge of BUSTR-Screen model calibration plans and the ability to interpret model outputs.
Hands-on experience with UST closure assessments, Tier 1 source investigations, contamination delineation, and technical/regulatory report preparation.
Proven ability to interpret soil, groundwater, analytical, and…