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Staff Geologist
Location: Oakland, CA - NorCal
ACC Environmental Consultants, an Employee Owned Company, is seeking a Staff Geologist to support our environmental consulting work in California. This is an early-career, full-time opportunity for a motivated professional who is eager to build technical consulting experience through a combination of field work, data evaluation, and report preparation.
This role is ideal for someone with 0–5 years of experience who is detail oriented, dependable, and interested in developing a strong foundation in environmental site investigation, groundwater and soil sampling, remediation support, and regulatory-driven project work. The position includes both field and office responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on field execution, technical documentation, and professional growth.
What You Will Do
- Support environmental site investigations, groundwater monitoring, soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation-related field activities.
- Assist with data collection, tabulation, quality review, interpretation, and presentation.
- Prepare field notes, logs, figures, tables, and technical documentation to support project deliverables.
- Assist with report preparation, work plans, and other client and regulatory submittals.
- Support project managers and senior staff with project coordination, scheduling, data management, and follow-up tasks.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, laboratories, and other project stakeholders.
- Travel to project sites within California.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
- 0–5 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, geology, hydrogeology, or related field work.
- Familiarity with environmental site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, remediation support, and technical data review.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to perform field work and travel as needed.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience supporting projects involving site assessment, characterization, remediation, or regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with California environmental programs and agency interaction.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
- Certification as a Geologist-in-Training (GIT) in California, or interest in pursuing it.
- Experience with technical figures, data management, or environmental database tools.
Why ACC
- Opportunity to build your career in a collaborative environmental consulting environment.
- Meaningful exposure to both field operations and office-based project support.
- Direct mentorship from experienced project managers and technical staff.
- Variety of work across site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
- Support for professional development, training, and long-term growth.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $27.00 – $30.00 depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
ACC provides a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees that includes:
- Eligibility to participate in the company Employee Stock Ownership Program for qualifying individuals
- Group medical insurance
- HSA contributions to qualifying plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
- Paid Time Off
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Bonus program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development support for license fees, memberships, training, and seminars
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Salary : $27 - $30