GEOSCIENTIST IV

GEOSCIENTIST IV     SUMMARY: Provide mid to senior-level project management and technical support to environmental investigation and remediation projects and proposals, primarily in the areas related to geology, hydrogeology, remediation, fieldwork, and data interpretation/presentation. Capable of assuming complete responsibility for complex tasks/projects.Provides technical guidance to lower-level geosciences staff.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.   ·  Provide mid to senior-level geology and hydrogeology input to projects. ·  Expand company’s capabilities to perform hydrogeologic investigations and remediation projects. ·  Assume lead project management and/or technical role for projects and/or programs. ·  Assume lead and supporting roles in proposals and marketing. ·  Perform field testing, sampling, and investigation work.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a geosciences-related field required, Master’s degree (MS/MA) or PhD preferred; minimum 8 years directly related experience and/or training. Basic computer use skills required, advanced skills desirable.   OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong technical, writing, and verbal communication skills required.General computer, word processing, and spreadsheet capabilities are required. Knowledge/experience in computer-based, geosciences-related, data evaluation software and/or groundwater flow/contaminant transport modeling is desirable.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: The educational background needed to obtain professional registration/licensing as a professional geologist is required. Current possession of professional licenses/registrations is desired.   LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents and procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write detailed reports, business correspondence, and procedures suitable for client submittal. Ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from groups of coworkers, clients, customers, and the general public. Effective communication skills, both orally and in written form.   REASONING ABILITY: Ability to evaluate complex issues, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of algebra, solid and plane geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.   FIELDWORK: Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a project team. Ability to direct a team of field staff to successful completion of complex site investigation/remediation activities. Ability to perform strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions. Ability to perform and maintain rigorous, detailed documentation of field activities. Ability to travel to and work at remote project locations as needed.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands of field activities include:   Sampling of various media – Sampling work may include lifting, maneuvering, positioning, and operating sampling/testing equipment (pumps, hoses, power cables, hand augers, sampling tools, etc.). Any physical activities required to facilitate operation of field equipment and collecting samples is required, as is movement over rough terrain. Moving earth via shovels or hand augers, or removing vegetation via a machete or other device may be required at times to gain access to sampling locations   IDW management – Empty and full investigation-derived waste (IDW) containers (mostly 55-gallon drums) must also be managed (moved, emptied, etc.), typically via drum dollies. Walking on uneven and undeveloped ground is required. Hauling and emptying 5-gallon buckets of purge/development water may be required.   Typical field activities also include the lifting of pumps, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items commonly weighing 1 to 60+ pounds. Occasionally, staff members may be required to participate with others in lifting generators or other heavier objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Field staff will be required to work in adverse weather conditions, such as high heat, extreme cold, and precipitation.