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North Wind Group · 1 day ago

Environmental Geologist 04031 NWP

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

North Wind Group is a consulting and project execution services company specializing in environmental projects. They are seeking an Environmental Geologist to support environmental investigations, remediation, and monitoring for the Department of Energy in Ventura County, California.

ConsultingGovernment

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Groundwater, soil, and air sampling and monitoring data collection

Field duties will include drilling oversight of investigative and remedial projects

Technical oversight of drilling, sampling, and onsite subcontractors

Oversight of heavy equipment, construction, and demolition subcontractors

Serve as onsite safety for the project team and all subcontractors

Ability to provide a safe working environment for all onsite workers. Health and safety must be implemented in every aspect of the job duties, with the ability to recognize and mitigate hazards

Surveillance, maintenance, and inspection of DOE-owned monitoring wells and infrastructure on a weekly basis

Calibrate and use instrumentation for environmental and health and safety data collection

Perform operation and maintenance on groundwater extraction/treatment systems and extraction of groundwater within subsurface structures to maintain safe access

Ensure the site is maintained and in safe condition for all project stakeholders and site visitors

Able to directly interface with client and stakeholder personnel for project site tours and/or investigate and report site conditions when requested

Provide site orientation and safety training to all onsite personnel and new project team members upon request

Data analysis and field summary report writing

Preparation of data tables and technical reporting tasks

Manage all field geological aspects of environmental projects

Responsible for management of project recording keeping such as daily reports, site accountability, environmental data, inspection forms, waste logs, profiles, and manifests, etc

Organize, lead project teams and participate in field efforts as needed to support the successful execution of projects

Analyze project needs and establish appropriate project priorities

Analyze and evaluate technical environmental data to ensure completeness and accuracy

Assisting in developing more junior staff in technical and consulting excellence

Collect data and samples in accordance with approved procedures

Able to proficiently use Microsoft office tools, software, and applications

Participate in client stakeholder meetings and public relations

Provide field status updates in client meetings

Experience with Waste Management, staging, and disposal

Qualification

Environmental investigationsSoil/groundwater/air samplingDrilling oversightHealthSafety complianceTechnical report writingProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in geology, engineering, or environmental science

Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience in the environmental field

3+ years of experience with soil, groundwater and air sampling

Knowledge and experience with various media (e.g., soil, groundwater, air), contaminant types, and standard operating procedures for investigation and corrective action

Demonstrated experience writing technical plans and reports for regulatory review

Knowledge and experience with drilling oversight including soil borings, monitoring well installations, and monitoring well abandonments

Ability to manage field projects with extensive customer contact

Able to manage field subcontractors

Excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management, staff, and clients, as well as outside business associates

Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond effectively and sensitively to questions from clients, managers, staff and the general public

Ability to utilize multiple word-processing and database applications including MS Office applications for SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Access

Demonstrate the ability to work accurately, follow procedures and schedules, and prioritize multiple tasks

Excellent proof-reading and writing skills

High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential client information

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and make decisions, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, work under pressure, and capable of prioritizing workload

Must pass pre-employment background check

Must pass pre-employment drug testing

Must have a valid driver license

Ability to drive a pick-up truck and/or transit van

40-hour HAZWOPER with 8-hour refresher

Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire Department of Energy uncleared badge

Preferred

Experience working on projects for Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, or other federal agencies

Working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulatory processes for facility investigation and corrective action