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County of Los Angeles · 21 hours ago

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The County of Los Angeles is seeking an Engineering Geologist to conduct engineering geology investigations and provide construction services. The role involves supervising staff, preparing and reviewing reports, and ensuring the technical integrity of developments.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conducts engineering geology investigations by acting as project manager, technical lead, technical peer reviewer; determining needs and requirements pertaining to the investigation (e.g., scope of work, design of an exploration program, selection of suitable exploratory techniques); reviewing and interpreting geologic and environmental materials

Provides construction services by preparing and reviewing memos (e.g., Preliminary Environmental Site Screening Memo) for all construction projects; reviewing design plans and specifications and conducting in-construction inspections for a variety of construction projects

Ensures the technical integrity of developments (e.g., single family, multifamily, commercial, subdivision) by reviewing engineering reports (e.g., engineering geology and geotechnical); reviewing grading and/or building plans and ensuring the integration of consultant’s recommendations; conducting site visits and making assessments of site conditions

Supervises Engineering Geology Assistant series by assigning work; monitoring and reviewing work performance and productivity; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring adherence to timelines, schedules; motivating, training, coaching, and mentoring staff; conducting staff meetings

Prepares and reviews reports (e.g., engineering geology, geotechnical, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) by gathering and organizing information obtained from various sources (e.g., maps, database, aerial photographs, literature, field investigations); compiling data (e.g., findings); performing calculations

Interacts with variety of individuals (e.g., subordinate staff, peers, management, public) by communicating information verbally (e.g., in-person, phone, communication platform (e.g., Teams); and/or in writing (e.g., email, smartphone); participating on technical committees (e.g., MIDAS, RCODS, GIFT) and safety committees (e.g., confined space, excavation safety); participating in project meetings, discussions, and other communications

Employs safe work practices by wearing protective equipment (e.g. safety footwear, safety vest, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, protective clothing and/or gloves, sun protection, kneepads, respirator); attending Division Quarterly Safety Meetings; reading safety handouts, safety data sheets (SDS), policies, memos, etc.; staying up to date on industry’s best practices

Assists division management by participating in hiring and promotion processes and making recommendations on policies and procedures in order to enhance overall operational efficiency

Qualification

Engineering Geology PrinciplesTechnical Peer ReviewProject ManagementCalifornia Engineering Geologist LicenseGeotechnical Reports ReviewSafety PracticesLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering Geologist

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

A valid State of California Registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) holding the certification in Engineering Geology (EG) will also be accepted

Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds