Backhoe Loader, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Data Collection, Depth Perception, Desktop PC, Drilling, Driver's License, Environmental Impact, Environmental Regulations, Establish Priorities, Geological Mapping, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Keyboards, Laboratory, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Photography, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Research, Site Evaluation, Soil Mechanics, Soil Science, Specimen Collection, Time Management, Topography, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Staff Scientist / Geologist in Training
Position Description:
The Staff Scientist/Geologist in Training is responsible for the year-round collection of field data and the preparation of figures and reports for environmental assessments, site remediation, industrial permitting and groundwater supply investigations. The position is in a dynamic team environment with multiple crossover services associated with geotechnical and construction engineering.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Collect data – e.g. soil descriptions, drilling logs, water levels, collect field samples, geologic, environmental, operate field instruments, and hydrogeologic information
- Oversee contractors – e.g. drillers, backhoe operators, laboratories, geophysical surveys
- Desktop review and research –review scientific and engineering reports, review geologic and soils maps, topographic maps, aerial photography
- Prepare written reports, drawings, and tables with information collected including maps and logs – Use of computer e.g. CAD, Excel, Word, PA1Call, etc.
- Interpret hydrogeologic concepts such as groundwater flow and transport of contaminants
- Review and understand environmental regulations as they pertain to permitting and environmental reporting.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, 0-3 years professional experience.
- Driver's License
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook), CAD preferred
- Comprehend project goals, questions, roles, scope, respond or coordinate response through supervisor
- Soil and Geology Classification, map reading skills, field training, hydrogeology
- Ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines and budgets
- Focus attention on job at hand – Maintain focus when working on multiple projects, while working in both office and field
Essential Position Requirements:
- Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard office hours, as required
- Occasional travel – possible overnight
- Must have working vehicle
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk through brush, up hills, etc.
Physical Demands:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work is generally performed within an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. When work is performed outdoors on construction sites, conditions may vary by client and facility. Adherence to all health and safety requirements within the office, on construction sites and detailed within our Health & Safety Manual is imperative.
Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.