Staff Scientist​/Geologist

Staff Scientist/Geologist

Position Description - Staff Scientist/Geologist - AET

Business Group/Dept:
Operations

FLSA:
Exempt

Reports To:

Branch Manager

Date:
March 4, 2025

Purpose of the Position:
Performs various tasks associated with environmental assessment and geology responsibilities in the remediation industry. All duties will be performed under the direction of senior staff.

• Performs all responsibilities and duties as a "Safety-First" personal approach and adheres to OSHA standards
• Performs detailed note taking during field activities
• Assists with AET assessment field activities: groundwater sampling, soil investigations, well installation, free product bailing, etc.
• Project manager assistance: field work scheduling and notifications, coordinates sample kit orders and deliveries with laboratory, field book assembly, managing of field data
• Performs field oversight of subcontractors such as: drilling subcontractor, disposal subcontractor, active remediation subcontractor, field testing subcontractor, etc. including oversight of well installation, soil/groundwater sampling and testing
• Generates components of AET reports at direction and under supervision of Project Manager: table data entry, AutoCAD figure generation, appendix assembly, templated text, etc.
• Generates complete draft NAM, PARM, and Site Assessment reports
• May assist with writing proposals as directed
• Some duties require overnight travel

Physical activities:
Talking; sitting; typing; entering data, often in small print. Occasional walking; climbing stairs; exposure to hazards typical of construction sites.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Occasional utilization of steel-toed footwear; earplugs; protective eyewear; hard hat.

Safety Sensitive:
Yes

Travel: 25%

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field. 40-hour HAZWOPER training (company will provide).

Preferred:
Experience in a related field.

Entry level

Full-time

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