Early-career Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Farallon Consulting • Seattle, WA

367d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has a full-time opening for an Early Career Geologist, or Environmental Scientist in our Seattle or Bellevue, Washington offices. Farallon's outstanding reputation for resolving challenges on a broad array of environmental projects is the result of the expertise and dedication of highly motivated professionals working toward a common goal. To build on this reputation, Farallon is committed to attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term. Farallon provides an integrated suite of environmental consulting services to a wide range of private- and public-sector clients. Specialty areas include environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering and remediation services, stormwater management, and mediation and litigation support. The firm is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with offices in Gig Harbor, Seattle, Wenatchee, and Bellingham, Washington; Portland and Baker City, Oregon; and Oakland, and Irvine, California.

Requirements

• Prior field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, or Earth Sciences or a related field.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work hours.
• Ability to analyze data and apply problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and complete basic reporting and paperwork tasks.
• Knowledge of appropriate state regulations, including appropriate health and safety regulations required to perform typical field and office tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform field work and a wide range of physical activities, including sustained walking, standing, and reaching, in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection and pass baseline physical for job position.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Collecting samples of soil, groundwater, and other environmental media in support of site investigation and remediation objectives.
• Installing monitoring wells, performing remediation monitoring, and overseeing contractors.
• Assisting in preparing various regulatory submittals, technical memorandums, and/or engineering design reports.
• Managing, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data for use in reports and other visualizations, including maps, charts, and 3D models.
• Travel to job sites is required to support ongoing and potential project work activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 100% Employee Owned - ESOP
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Health Saving Account with $1200 employer contribution per year and access to Flexible Spending Accounts
• A paid day each year to volunteer at a nonprofit organization of each employee's choice
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees