Staff Geologist

Job Description

JOB TITLE:                               Staff Geologist

Company:                               Leisnoi Diversified Services, Inc.

Location:                                Ottawa, Illinois

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:         Full-Time Regular

REPORTS TO:                          Project Manager

FLSA STATUS:                         Exempt

Position Summary

The Staff Geologist will work alongside the Mid-Level Geologist on environmental remediation field efforts and collaborate with the project team.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Complete a variety of field services for radium environmental remediation activities and provide limited oversight of subcontractors.
• Perform assigned tasks under limited supervision, such as collection of field data and environmental media, and following regulations, SOPs, and work plans.  
• Contribute to managing project’s scope, goals, and field schedule.
• Perform thorough documentation of field activities including daily field logs, sample collection forms, photographic documentation, GPS locations, sample tracking and management, chain of custodies, and review of field documentation.

Skills and Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Geology, environmental science, or other related degree.
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Federal Background Check.
• OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER Training

Physical Demands

• Individuals must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of workday and capability to move within the field.  Any person in this position needs the ability to operate any field equipment used within the Construction Industry. There is a requirement to traverse multiple terrain types in outdoor weather conditions along with the ability to position self in a stoop, kneel, or crouch position.  Individuals must be able to wear full construction PPE.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  The employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Leisnoi is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Leisnoi considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran’s status or any other legal protected status.  Pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43,U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq. and federal contractual requirements, Leisnoi corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to Leisnoi Shareholders and their Descendants.  EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

 Closing Date:  Open until filled