Environmental Geologist

The Environmental Geologist is responsible for the field implementation of work plans during conventional soil and/or groundwater investigations and during emergency responses and will work closely with clients, regulators and CTEH personnel to evaluate soil and groundwater environmental concerns. The Environmental Geologist will typically prepare written investigation plans, oversight of subcontractors and personnel during subsurface drilling, installation of groundwater monitoring wells and sample collection of soil, groundwater, vapor and surface water samples. They will provide technical advice and documentation to the client and coordinate with field personnel, Data Managers, and the Quality Department to ensure quality environmental data collection and reporting. They will provide onsite coaching and training to field personnel to ensure necessary tasks are conducted competently and to a high degree of quality. They will work closely in the development and maintenance of CTEH’s Environmental Response Program and with CTEH ER leadership to ensure environmental response preparedness. They will support client preparedness through training and participation in exercises and drills, as needed, as well as coordinate with the Sales team to grow CTEH’s environmental services. The Environmental Geologist will be available for emergency responses and may require frequent, extended travel, or serve as on-call as part of overall response readiness. The Environmental Geologist will report to the Director of Response Consultants. Job Type: Full Time Salary: Commensurate with Experience Location: Flexible ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE Supports all programs within the CTEH Emergency Response Division on emergency response and traditional environmental remediation projects. Performs as an Environmental Geologist on Environmental Response Projects with limited oversight. May assume key environmental roles during responses and exercises, coordinating closely with client and agency personnel. Prepares soil/groundwater/vapor intrusion written work plans and ensures they are followed in the field. Soil logging using the Unified Soil Classification System. Coordinates with Project Managers, Data Managers, and Quality Dept. to ensure data deliverables are timely and of high quality. Assists in the development and implementation of CTEH’s Environmental Response Program. Supports internal preparedness for environmental responses, including the provision of environmental response training, identification of equipment needs, and development of document templates. Provides training and other technical consulting to clients relative to his/her expertise. Must be able to interpret large data sets to achieve regulatory cleanup goals. Performs such other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent, plus 5 years of related field experience including soil and groundwater investigations, soil and groundwater remediation and long term monitoring of environmental projects Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform Significant project management experience, preferably in emergency response Must have a current RPG, LPG or PE license (required) Must have an OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification and current 8 hour annual certification (required) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Ability to obtain DISA clearance Ability to obtain TWIC clearance Current driver’s license (required) Ability to obtain a passport Completion of all job specific training, client training and OSHA training requirements Must be self motivated, organized, hard working and have strong written, communication and technical skills WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in an office or remote environment when not deployed on an emergency response Works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; and Frequent, extended travel The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by 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. Sitting, standing, and walking Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary Keyboarding/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time Ability to drive non-commercial vehicles Our Mission CTEH empowers extraordinary teams of experts to help companies, governments, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from threats to their environment and people. We apply the brightest minds, state-of-the-art science and technology, and conclusive data to resolve complex health, safety, environmental, toxicological, and management challenges. Our experience enables us to manage complex situations better than anyone else CTEH is committed to being an inclusive workplace Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO here or view the EEO Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hrcorp@montrose-env.com. 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