What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Environmental Scientist or Geologist position at Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.?
Responsibilities:
- Performs groundwater sampling, gauging and product bailing, and surveying.
- Perform oversight of drilling activities (soil boring advancement and monitoring well installation events)
- Collection of soil, groundwater, and air samples
- Support treatment system operation and maintenance (OM&M) activities.
- Subcontractor coordination and oversight
- Compiles and completes field notes on each event/site.
- Records data, prepares reports, provides analysis and interpretations of findings based on scientific experimentation and existing knowledge.
- Completes quarterly groundwater monitoring reports.
- Performs hydrogeological assessments regarding groundwater flows to identify contamination impact and related concerns.
- Researches information relating to identifying geological formations and soil delineation studies and prepares reports and geological maps based on the findings.
- Participates in the identification of viable remedial solutions consistent with all Federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills & Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, environmental science, or related scientific discipline.
- 0-2 years of related experience.
- The following knowledge / experience / certifications are a major plus, but not required
- Soil and groundwater sampling experience
- 40 HR OSHA Hazwoper
- Experience with the SCDES SUPERB fund or NCDEQ Trust fund
- Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with good communication, analytical, organization, and time management skills.
- Requires local and regional travel (SC, NC, and GA) with overnights in a company-truck with all travel expenses paid up to 60% of the time.
When you join Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), you are not a number – you become the reason for our success. You’ll have the opportunity to carve your own career path while working shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented and dedicated professionals in the industry. By combining our unique talents and expertise, we help the world’s leading organizations solve their most complex environmental challenges.
We work hard, and we have a lot of fun while we’re at it. Our core values are centered on doing what’s right – for our clients, our employees, and our community. Our employees benefit from a supportive, collaborative culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that promotes new ideas and shared learning.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, STD, LTD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. Employee benefits are available to regular full-time and part-time employees in accordance with our company policy.
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.