What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Environmental Scientist or Biologist position at Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.?
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.
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks an experienced Biologist or Environmental Scientist to support environmental remediation project activities in West Columbia, SC.
- Performs groundwater sampling, gauging and product bailing.
- Perform oversight of drilling activities (soil boring advancement and monitoring well installation events).
- Collection of soil, groundwater, and air samples.
- Subcontractor coordination and oversight.
- Compiles and completes field notes and chains of custody during site field activities.
- Records data, prepares reports for submittal to the state agency, provides analysis and interpretations of findings based on scientific experimentation and existing knowledge.
- Familiarity and understanding of the SCDHEC technical regulations and corresponding guidance documents.
- 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 in support of the Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) of Record for each project.
Skills & Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, environmental science, or related scientific discipline.
- 4 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
- Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with good communication, analytical, organization, and time management skills.
Our comprehensive benefits include: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound 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.
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.
