STAFF GEOLOGIST/SCIENTIST

STAFF/PROJECT GEOLOGIST/SCIENTIST

The successful candidate should have 0-5 years of previous environmental experience and OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hr training (40 CFR 1910.120) with a minimum of a BS inGeology, Environmental Science, or other Earth Science.  Responsibilities include various fieldwork and challenging office assignments that will require the candidate to work effectively within a team and independently.  Field tasks will include sampling soil, groundwater, and soil gas by various methods, including EPA low-flow groundwater sampling, logging soil borings, field mapping, completing field paperwork, documenting daily field activities, and oversight of drilling and remediation subcontractors.  Familiarity with EPA-approved low flow groundwater sampling methodologies and installing groundwater monitoring wells and soil borings are required.  Office assignments will include multi-tasking projects from conception to closure with excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail.  Specific tasks include data evaluation and authoring detailed investigative reports (i.e., Phase I and Phase II ESAs), Affected Property Assessment Reports, Municipal Setting Designation reports, Response Action Plans, and Response Action Completion Reports.  The candidate must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills to meet demanding deadlines effectively.  Knowledge of Texas environmental regulations and experience with the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) rules are a plus.

SKA offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, 9 paid holidays and 120 hours vacation/sick time per year; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan with matching contribution; and, professional development program under licensed geologists and engineers.  SKA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.