Senior Geologist

Position Overview

This employee will provide geological, hydro-geological, environmental, and/or ecological consulting services (or a combination thereof) for a wide variety of BMI clients. This employee will conduct hydro-geological investigations, geological analyses, site investigations (field work, data analysis, and reporting), landfill permitting and compliance services, and other environmental consulting services in support of the Dayton Engineering and Environmental Services Department. Desired experience 10 plus years in an environmental consulting role.

Key Responsibilities

Operations/Essential Work Functions

• Day-to-day technical support of, and field work for, environmental projects - Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, site investigation, UST removal, air permitting, NPDES permitting, 401 Water Quality Certifications, 404 USACE permits, etc.
• Project management of environmental projects, including initiating job, managing client communications, assigning tasks to team members, managing project schedule and budget, final review, and invoicing.
• Hydro-geological site investigations including well installation, development, and evaluation of aquifer yields and transmissivity
• Preparation and review of Annual Groundwater Sampling and Monitoring reports
• Business development, including marketing services, quoting jobs, and meeting with prospective clients.
• Interface with government agencies, i.e. OEPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, ODNR, local health departments
• Computer modeling of groundwater and contaminant movement.
• Statistical analysis of groundwater and leachate results
• Back-up support for groundwater sampling team
• Preparation of landfill closure plans and compliance monitoring of explosive gases, groundwater and surface water.
• Preparation and review of site characterization and hydro-geological investigation reports for MSW and C&DD landfills.

Staff Management

No direct management; however, this employee must work together with other BMI staff to achieve project deadlines.

Client Retention & Business Development

Individual shall be responsible client retention and development including business development. Business development activities, goals and market areas will be discussed quarterly and progress tracked to determine effectiveness of activities. Must be an active member of one professional organization.

Project Management

Day-to-day technical support of environmental projects. Project management responsibilities dependent upon experience. Project management responsibilities shall include quoting, client communications, scope of work deliverables, quality assurance, invoicing and change orders associated with scope of work changes.

Financial Management

This employee will need to track their direct and indirect time, especially as it pertains to project budgets. This employee, as Project Manager, shall be responsible for overall project budgets, schedule and quality of project deliverables.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with Environmental Concentration, or related field from accredited college or university.
• PG (CPG), PE, or VAP Professional certifications are desired; if not obtained, at least on track to obtain.
• Must have 40-hour HAZWOPER training and be current with annual refreshers
• AutoCAD proficiency desired but not required

Skills and Abilities

• Clean driving record. No more than two incidents resulting in points within the last 36 months
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills internally with coworkers and externally with clients and subcontractors
• Demonstrated technical understanding of hydro-geological investigations and remediation design
• Ability to work with other departments of the company and provide occasional technical or field support

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Department 27 Manager
• Daily interaction with internal and external clients

Physical Requirements

Physical Ability

• Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, bending, crawling, climbing; lift minimum of 80 pounds

Visual Ability

• Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of job

Hearing Ability

• Ability to monitor sounds for changes in machine function

Work Conditions

• Work exposes the employee to traffic hazards and the hazards of construction sites including dangers of moving heavy equipment, inclement weather conditions, and high noise levels.
• Fieldwork associated with management of the subsurface investigations, groundwater studies and remediation systems setups.
• Typical office setting requiring use of computers and other associated office equipment.

Bowser-Morner, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance or an accommodation.