Assistant Geologist - Environmental Services (Kansas City)

Description

• Assist in coordinating and scheduling subcontractors for field investigation activities and assisting with site remediation planning and implementation.
• Assist in coordinating laboratory analysis appropriate to the proper identification and evaluation of samples.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Assist with field related activities including logging soils, air monitoring during investigation and remediation activities, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, collection of soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis, and collection of soil for physical testing.
• Assist with proposal and report writing for environmental based projects.
• Assist in assessing soil and groundwater data, developing soil and groundwater sampling plans, data compilation for soil, air and groundwater analytical results.
• Assist with on-site field monitoring to document compliance with various federal, state, and local permit requirements during project construction.

Requirements

• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Basic knowledge of the Unified Soil Classification System. glacial deposits, hydrogeology and ground water sampling.
• Bachelor Degree in Geology or related Environmental degree required.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, CERCLA and remedial design.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard geological techniques, principles and procedures.
• Basic knowledge in ArcGIS, RockWare, and Adobe Illustrator preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license Required
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience. Previous internship experience, including hazardous site assessment experience, such as Phase I, Phase II and remediation preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance