Staff Geologist

A Staff employee is responsible for performing various aspects of field work and managing projects related to Phase I environmental site assessment activities.

Work is performed with direction from Project Managers; under the general supervision of a Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

Perform and train Field personnel in all field tasks necessary to complete a project’s scope of work. Activities include, but are not limited to, (Assessment) identify environmental concerns at a parcel of real estate; file review and record searches; prepare reports documenting environmental concerns; and formulate recommendations for corrective action; (Investigation) advance soil borings, obtain and field screen soil samples; install, develop and sample monitoring wells; complete geologic and aquifer studies; prepare samples for the laboratory; perform soil-gas surveys; perform excavation zone assessments; and perform record searches.
Manage all aspects of projects less than $20,000 in size including budget, estimating/management, scheduling, field activities, data interpretation, client interaction, and preparing a final report and invoicing.
Identify potential sources of contamination when working on a job site.
Identify changes to the scope of work, discuss with August Mack project manager and onsite client, and execute change orders (if necessary).
Perform regulatory and technical research as needed to support a project.
Evaluate, select, schedule, and manage subcontractors.
Responsible for client communication an all projects including closing the sale, explaining the scope and cost of work, presenting the project schedule, informing the client of possible problems, and explaining change orders.
Prepare a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for each project and review and enforce the plan with all persons at the work site.
Document all field activities being performed in a field log including reporting on field techniques, locations of the work, and any relevant field observations.
Write the final report for senior review including field techniques, location(s), relevant field observations, data interpretation, and conclusions/recommendations.
Prepare items such as boring logs or well construction diagrams, site plans, photo logs, etc.
Prepare job descriptions of successfully completed projects and update August Mack resume for marketing purposes.
Research and report as a subject matter expert (SME) in support of litigation matters.
Communicate internally to secure work necessary to maintain a billable goal of 68 hours per 80 hour pay period (85% productivity).

Knowledge of:

The principals, practices, & techniques of engineering, geology, or chemistry.
Geologic setting and contaminant transport.
Regulatory cleanup programs and guidance.
Hazards inherent to environmental work and related safety measures.

Skill in:

Calibrating and using various types of field equipment.
Performing mathematical calculations.
Interpreting geologic and hydrogeologic information and chemical data.

Ability to:

Learn job-related material primarily through verbal instruction, training, reading, researching and observation in an on-the-job setting.
Document and organize while working on multiple projects.
Accurately measure and document distances using a tape measure or other measuring device.
Work out doors in a variety of weather conditions.
Work in small, cramped areas.
Travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces to access equipment.
Climb ladders or steps where equipment is located, to reach objects on shelves, or to monitor machinery and equipment.
Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to make adjustments to equipment.
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Work closely and support others in a team environment.

Additional Requirements:
This classification requires the use of a personal or company vehicle on company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, have an acceptable driving record and receive a medical clearance from a baseline physical.

Acceptable Experience And Training:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering, geology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field and 3-5 years environmental consulting experience. Strong computer and verbal/written communication skills are a must. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

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