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Alliance Consulting, Inc.
Environmental Technician/Inspector
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$82,486 / year median in Pennsylvania
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Pre-dominately outdoor field work in rural areas with necessary office tasks to properly document environmental monitoring and inspection efforts. Monitoring and inspection tasks generally include: Stream monitoring for flow volumes, flow observations, and water chemistry; Groundwater monitoring for private water supplies (wells, springs, and ponds), monitoring wells, and piezometers; Groundwater well performance tests to determine yield/recovery rates of private water water wells; Monitoring of NPDES outlets; Construction monitoring and density testing for geotechnical purposes; Visual inspections to document the condition of structures and infrastructure components; Prepare detailed field documentation, reports, and mapping location documents. Depending on experience, education, interests, and skillsets this role can also assist with: Stream and Wetland Delineations; Macro-invertebrate sampling and sorting for stream assessments; Vegetation Surveys and Vegetation Management for long-term restoration and mitigation sites; Geologic investigations through installation of test pits, core logs, monitoring wells & piezometers; Use of mapping applications, software, and GPS devices to locate natural resources, monitoring locations, infrastructure, other items of interest; Drone Pilot Licensing and Drone Surveys to complete aerial inspections and capture high-resolution imagery and data for mapping, compliance, and engineering purposes. Willing to train the right candidate which can demonstrate the following: Ability to walk long distances on uneven ground while carrying necessary field gear; Ability to work independently in remote/rural areas; Comfortable working outdoor in all weather conditions; speaking with property owners; and working around active farms (cattle, horses, sheep, etc.) and construction sites as necessary; Desire to routinely conduct field work associated with surface water and groundwater data collection and construction monitoring and/or inspections; Strong attention to detail with good judgment and problem-solving capabilities to address field circumstances encountered; Demonstrated ability to multi-task while organizing and implementing field work and sampling plans; Preference given to candidates that demonstrate the following: Field experience related to groundwater or surface water monitoring including sampling techniques and protocols; Field experience conducting construction monitoring, inspections, density testing, or drone surveys; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, mapping applications/software, or GPS data collection proceedures; Have a BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Biology; Wildlife and Fisheries; Engineering Fields; or related discipline.