
Geologist II
- Oakland, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conducts surface and subsurface investigations that employ soil borings, test pits, well installations, soil groundwater vapor sampling, aquifer testing, bore hole and surface geophysical surveys.
- Examines and describes soil samples and interprets geologic and hydrogeologic conditions. Interprets and records data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations.
- Performs subsurface drilling investigations to determine the presence and extent of contamination in soil and groundwater, and vapor in soil pore- space matrices.
- Collects multimedia samples for field and laboratory testing.
- Analyzes and applies solutions to atypical and/or semi-complex and challenging issues using standard operating procedures/methodologies as a basis and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
- Proactive in recognizing and appropriately addressing health and safety issues for the entire team.
- Prepares high-quality technical reports and environmental permit application packages.
- Assist with procurement and oversight of subcontractors.
- Assists with the preparation of proposals for small and moderate scope projects.
- Works independently with minimal to moderate level of guidance.
- Assists Project Managers with budget and scope preparation, development of work plans and overall coordination of a variety of project management tasks related to new and ongoing projects.
- May assist more junior staff members with aspects of their job or may coordinate activities of a small team.
- Drives quality control of assigned tasks or small segments.
- Up to 25% travel to various job sites within the US.
- May telecommute.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Geological Sciences, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
- Alternatively, employer will accept a Master’s degree in Geological Sciences, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science or related field.
- Site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects.
- Applying geological knowledge to monitoring and subsurface investigations in field and office settings.
- Technical report writing skills and prepare monitoring and investigation reports.
- Perform fieldwork and provide leadership of field teams.
- Conducting fieldwork including: drilling, characterization, and sampling; monitoring well (groundwater and soil vapor) installation and test pit excavation; soil, sediment, soil vapor, surface water, and groundwater sampling; surface and borehole geophysical techniques; aquifer testing; and remedial systems performance monitoring.
- Preparing plans, permits applications, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, and wastewater programs.
- Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, and clients during field activities.