Environmental Geologist Job Description
Environmental geologist
provides construction oversight on demolition and environmental remediation projects, and operations and maintenance of environmental remediation systems.
Environmental Geologist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform fieldwork which may include drilling oversight for soil sampling and/or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys and assist in aquatic resource delineation activities
Conducting project related research (historical data, regulations)
Environmental remediation design tasks, including soil and groundwater remedial system and remedial design and assessments
Field and office support of site investigations involving oversight of environmental drilling and well installation
Soil and groundwater sampling
Management, reduction and evaluation of field and analytical data
Conducting project related research (historic data, regulations)
Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, ground water, soil gas and surface water sampling, aquifer testing, drilling oversight and soil logging, soil boring and monitoring well installation, well development, purging and sampling, and construction oversight
Technical report writing and preparation
Assistance with groundwater monitoring and sampling
Environmental Geologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Environmental Geologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HAZWOPER, OSHA, PG, PE, EIT, GIT, GISP, FE, CESCL, CHMM
Education for Environmental Geologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the environmental geologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Science, Education, Earth Science, Technical, Geoscience, Environmental Sciences
Skills for Environmental Geologist
Desired skills for environmental geologist include:
Environmental regulations
Microsoft Office Suite
CERCLA regulatory processes
AutoCAD
Contaminant remediation technology
ESRI
HydroCAD
Hydrology
Soil physical properties
Microstation
Desired experience for environmental geologist includes:
Local candidates preferred but not mandatory
Bachelors in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or related discipline
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems, and a strong construction background a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences or relevant scientific discipline
Skilled in the use of applicable equipment and instrumentation
Experience in data collection, data review and preparation of scientific documents
Environmental Geologist Examples
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Environmental Geologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of environmental geologist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for environmental geologist
- Report writing, database management
- Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work will be reviewed for application of sound professional judgment
- Assist with preparation of reports presenting the results of the investigations
- Primary responsibility will be performing field work related to remediation of contaminated sites
- Although primary role will be within the contaminated site management group, may also support other technical communities such as transaction services, air quality and climate change, performance and assurance
- Develop a skill set that will allow for advancement to a task manager and project manager position
- Assist in the preparation of work plans, health & safety plans, reports
- Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, private utility locates, and laboratory services
- Assist in data interpretation and preparation of site health and safety plans, work plans, spreadsheets, figures, and technical reports
- Assist Project and Associate Project Managers (PM/APM) with planning environmental investigation and remediation tasks (Task Manager)
Qualifications for environmental geologist
- BS in geology, hydrogeology, or related degree
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently
- Knowledge of environmental science principles and local environmental systems, site assessments and environmental investigations including soil and ground water sampling techniques
- Working knowledge of drilling techniques including direct push and percussion methods and applicable field safety associated with outdoor investigations
- Ability to interact appropriately with regulatory personnel and clients for routine tasks and meet required schedules while producing quality work
- Must be in good physical health with the ability to work long hours outdoors in all weather conditions
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Our growing company is looking for an environmental geologist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for environmental geologist
- Evaluate data to (1) support conceptual site models for environmental investigations, (2) delineate the nature and extent of contamination, and (3) modify and optimize post-remedy long-term-monitoring programs
- Lead (with PM/APM guidance) the development of CERCLA Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Proposed Plans, Records of Decisions, and Remedial Designs and/or their RCRA or State equivalent
- Periodically perform fieldwork which may include drilling oversight for soil sampling and/or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys
- Responsible for field work and office work for remediation of contaminated sites located primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
- Technical writing, including preparation of technical reports, permit applications, work plans and memorandum
- Data entry, data interpretation, and statistical evaluations
- Will support execution of projects involving soil and groundwater investigation, compliance, and remediation activities in accordance with the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or other regulatory programs
- Assist Project Managers in efficient execution of project scope of work on time and within budget
- Provide field services for site investigation, drilling, UST removal, soil and groundwater sample collection, and related work
- Conduct manage and oversee field work, including sampling, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and remedial system operation and maintenance
Qualifications for environmental geologist
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science or other related discipline
- PA Geologist in Training (GIT)
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related discipline
- Environmental field work experience and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification, a plus
- Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
- Candidates should possess a B.S
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Environmental Geologist Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of environmental geologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for environmental geologist
- Leading tasks assigned by a project manager in keeping with scope, schedule, and budget
- May be responsible for supervision of up to 5 staff
- Support project manager with subcontract agreement drafting and execution, bid packages, and subcontractor management
- Full-time technical position involves the execution of environmental assessment and remediation project tasks
- Ability to work with team members for the completion of field assignments will be important, including the ability to conduct work within scope, schedule, quality criteria, and budget
- Knowledge of field methods for the collection and evaluation of environmental data from hydrogeologic investigations and from the design, construction, and operation of remediation systems a plus
- Field work may consist of implementing soil / groundwater sampling, drilling, monitoring well installation, well gauging, site inspections, implementation of remedial systems and installations
- Understand technical work requirements with minimal training, explanation and oversight
- Manage project and coordinating projects tasks and resources (i.e., equipment, staff)
- Supervise subcontractors, and occasionally communicate with clients and/or regulatory agency personnel
Qualifications for environmental geologist
- Southern California area candidates preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Hydrogeology preferred
- Ability to work in the field including travel and in the office
- Field sampling experience with direct-push and/or hollow-stem auger drilling, and low-flow groundwater sampling using peristaltic and bladder pumps
- 3 to 6 years of environmental project experience
- Must be able to plan, perform and oversee field work
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of environmental geologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for environmental geologist
- Performing field work including oversight of drilling activities and sampling of various media such as air, groundwater, and soil
- Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, design, and implementation
- Soil and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight
- Remediation system design, installation oversight, and O&M
- Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation
- Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation
- Aquifer testing and hydrogeologic data analyses
- Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures
- Writing of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals
- Professional responsibility to work well with others
Qualifications for environmental geologist
- Monitoring well installation experience
- Groundwater investigation experience
- Ability to obtain a P.G (Professional Geologist ) license within 1 year
- Ability to gain federal background clearance to enter and work on US military bases
- Bachelors in environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or related discipline
- Financial monitoring and reporting to lead Project Manager
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Environmental Geologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an environmental geologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for environmental geologist
- Responsibilities will include assisting in the preparation of Phase I ESA reports, work plans, sampling and analysis plans, remedial investigation reports, groundwater monitoring plans, groundwater monitoring reports, operations and maintenance reports, five year reviews, and other CERCLA documents
- Travel and field work required
- Significant involvement as team member on field tasks including multi-media sampling, well installation, landfill maintenance, IDW management
- The candidate will perform construction support activities that include, but are not limited to, preparing and implementing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, dewatering plans and permits, and preparing spill prevention and hazardous material management plans
- Assist in coordination of SWPPP development and implementation in alignment with biological and/or areas of environment concerns and limitations
- Fieldwork in all weather conditions
- Sampling of environmental media (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water)
- Slug testing
- Data evaluation
- Subcontractor coordination
Qualifications for environmental geologist
- Recent graduate to 3 years of field experience
- Prior 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred, but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel) required
- Excel oral and written communication skills
- PG or ability to get PG licensure preferred
- A minimum of 1 year of environmental project experience