A Geologist studies the materials and physical structure of the earth. Specializes in studying rocks, minerals and gems, or natural resources beneath the surface of the earth such as oil and gas. Collects field samples, studies areas for potential building or mining projects, and analyzes history of rock and fossil layers.
Latham, NY, US 12110 (Primary) Poughkeepsie, NY, US 12603
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Classification:
Salaried
Exemption Type:
Exempt
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Travel:
Up to 25% Description This role will primarily perform office work necessary to complete environmental site assessments, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, site remediation, field sampling, environmental permits, and other environmental projects. There is flexibility for remote work, as needed, up to 50% of the time.
Primary Responsibilities:
Compile and evaluate technical data and assist in preparation of remedial investigation work plans and reports, environmental compliance plans, and permits.
Communicate with project manager, subcontractors, regulatory agents, and clients.
Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
Conduct projects including aquifer testing and evaluation; drilling oversight and soil/rock logging; supply well construction observation; sampling of environmental media; soil boring and monitoring well installation observation; and well development, purging, and sampling.
Prepare field activity reports and relay conceptual interpretation of data to the project management team.
Pay Range:
$68,000 - $90,000 per year, paid weekly, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Requirements Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
Five to ten (5-10) years relevant environmental experience, including environmental field work.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Holds NYS Fundamentals of Geology (FG) license and on path to obtain NYS Registered Professional Geologist (PG) license.
OSHA 40-hour
HAZWOPER
certification and annual OSHA 8-Hour
HAZWOPER
Refresher Training.
Experience with Surfer , Win-Situ software, AQTESOLV software and/or other groundwater plotting or modeling packages, ArcGIS, Collector, and EQuIS data management. EOE, including disability/veterans.
