Junior Geologist

About Paragon Professional Services, LLC

Paragon Professional Services, LLC (Paragon) is a BSNC company. Paragon receivedin August 2016. Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

About this position: Junior Geologist in Folsom, CA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform field work as assigned 
• Perform sampling of environmental media (soil, soil vapor, groundwater, sediment, surface water, etc.) and document field observations
• Perform data collection and documentation related to field activities 
• Oversee drilling subcontractors, lithologic logging of soil, interpretation of geologic depositional environments and hydrogeologic conditions 
• Perform operation and maintenance activities on soil vapor extraction systems.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays 
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work outside normal business hours and/or in unfavorable weather conditions 
• Support the analysis and interpretation of field data 
• Update/prepare work plans 
• Prepare data reports, boring logs, and other technical reports 

• Data entry and QA/QC of data tables, maps, reports, and other work products.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in geology, geosciences, or equivalent from an accredited college or university 

• Level of Experience Requirements: 0-2 years of relevant professional experience

• Completed coursework including but not limited to geology, upper-division field geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, hydrogeology, structural geology and mineralogy or equivalents 
• Willing and able to travel, with up to a 80/20 field-to-office based ratio to support multiple projects in the first years of employment 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Experience in soil and/or water sampling 
• Some field experience from coursework, internship, or previous position 
• Familiarity with technical data analysis and contamination delineation techniques 
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to find solutions to unique logistical and environmental challenges
• Ability to perform quality control functions during site work 

• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.

• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.

• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.

• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.

• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.

• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.

• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.

• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Preferred

• Microsoft SharePoint experience
• Environmental consulting experience
• HAZWOPER 40-hr Training
• Experience with Federal Government site investigation and remediation contracts
• Drilling oversight experience
• Experience participating in various phases of an environmental project

• GIS, CAD, and/or gINT experience.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal job functions may require maintaining a physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; a significant amount of time will be in the field with potential for temperature extremes (heat or cold).Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs and ability to climb stairs or ladders is required.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position includes a large amount of field work (up to 80%) that may transition to the office environment.When not in the field, the employee will work from the Folsom office.

Physical Setting: During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.

Schedule and Flexibility: When not in the field, may work from home up to 2 days/week and in the office 3 days/week.Field days are usually at least 10 hours/day.

Other Pertinent Work Details: Occasional supervision of vendors or subcontractors.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.