Professional Geologist I

Description

Moody and Associates, Inc. (Moody) has been providing professional environmental services to the area for over 130 years. As a Professional Geologist at Moody, you’ll join a team of enthusiastic environmental professionals in either our Meadville or Erie, PA office. This Project Management role will manage and oversee projects throughout western PA. 

The selected candidate must have a strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulations and effectively manage field work being performed by project teams. This position is primarily office work, with some fieldwork required when needed.  

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD, LTD, ADD
• Life Insurance
• Incentive pay
• Supplemental Benefits
• Company match 401(k) upon hire
• Flexible hours with remote/hybrid schedule
• Salary range: $60,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for all aspects of project management, including proposal preparation, work scope development, scheduling, budget tracking, and invoicing.
• Frequent communication with clients, coworkers, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and management.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Prepares project deliverables, including reports, permit applications, and work plans.
• Manages the implementation of project work, including scheduling of field staff, coordination with laboratories, subcontractors, and vendors to purchase and/or rent equipment.
• Performs interpretation of tables, graphs, data, and figures. 
• Trains, mentors, and oversees staff. 
• Safely performs work in the office and field. Occasional out-of-town field work may be necessary in all seasonal weather conditions.
• Applies ethical and responsible decision-making skills while following all company policies and procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities at times, if necessary, to achieve project and/or company goals.

Requirements

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field. 
• Pennsylvania Professional Geologist License required.
• 6-10 years of demonstrated experience in the field of hydrogeologic and/or environmental consulting.
• Must have a working knowledge of Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Act 2 Program and Phase I ESAs.
• Strong technical writing skills, efficiently and accurately performs QA/QC.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work extended hours when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Follows company and client mandated safety rules/practices and is safety conscious at all times.

WORK SCHEDULES:

Average 40-45 hours per week as required. Weekly schedules may vary based on business demands. Schedules are typically confirmed during the workweek (Monday - Friday) during normal business hours. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Employees may be required to perform physically demanding tasks working outdoors in adverse environmental conditions in all weather conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather, etc.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit for long periods of time when performing office related tasks and/or while driving for business purposes and work site locations. Field related tasks may require hiking long distances while carrying equipment and supplies with frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting. Employees must be able to carry out the physical effort necessary to perform job-related tasks.

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000