Staff Geologist / Scientist I

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Job Title: Staff Geologist / Scientist I

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Job Description:

Position Overview: This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
2. Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
3. Ability to safely perform various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media and overseeing and directing subcontractors.
4. Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and general enthusiasm for the work.
5. Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.
6. Field Activities:
   1. Assists other technical staff in calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, development and purging, groundwater sampling, vapor/indoor air sampling, remediation monitoring, and oversight.
7. Project Assistance:
   1. Assists project team in preparation and review of data tables, soil boring logs, figures, and other components of technical reports.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions: This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Base Salary Range: $67,000 - $75,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for quarterly performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.