Environmental Geologist

True Environmental•Ventura, CA

3d•$36 - $40

About The Position

True Environmental is seeking a full-time Environmental Geologist to support the project team with field execution and office technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects. The role involves working with experienced environmental professionals on projects investigating and remediating hazardous materials and petroleum releases. The successful candidate is expected to communicate effectively, manage competing projects, and take a proactive approach to solving environmental challenges. The position combines field operations, technical analysis and reporting, and project management support. Field work includes coordinating assignments, overseeing subcontractors, directing drilling, documenting lithology, collecting environmental samples, and supporting remediation systems. Office work includes historical research, laboratory data management, technical figure preparation, and drafting reports. The role also supports procurement, budget development, and independent task management. The position is based in Ventura, California, and requires travel to project sites and regional TRUE Environmental offices as needed. Compensation is $36–$40 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology.
At least 3 years of progressive environmental consulting or Staff Geologist experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with California regulatory frameworks, including DTSC and RWQCB requirements for sample collection, preservation, and data reporting.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to travel to project sites and regional TRUE Environmental offices as required.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask across concurrent projects and take a proactive approach to solving environmental challenges.

Nice To Haves

Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with a valid 8-hour refresher is highly preferred.
Experience with industry-specific logging, mapping, or environmental data modeling software such as gINT, LogPlot, ArcGIS, or EquIS.
Desire to pursue professional development, including tracking toward California Professional Geologist licensure.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute daily environmental field project assignments.
Oversee field subcontractors, including drillers and laborers, ensuring adherence to project work plans, health and safety protocols, and client or tenant constraints.
Direct drilling operations using methods such as direct push, hollow stem auger, air rotary, and sonic drilling.
Maintain detailed lithologic boring logs in accordance with USCS and ASTM standards.
Collect soil, soil gas, groundwater, and ambient air samples using industry-standard procedures.
Assist with the operation, maintenance, and tracking of active remediation treatment systems.
Conduct historical site research, including regulatory file reviews and historical assessments, to develop site conceptual models.
Manage and tabulate laboratory analytical data, ensure data completeness, track quality assurance deliverables, and flag data trends.
Generate technical figures, map contours, plume maps, cross-sections, and boring logs.
Draft components of routine deliverables and assemble text, figures, tables, and appendices into technical reports.
Assist with subcontractor bid collection, procurement, and preliminary project budget development.
Manage assigned tasks independently to build foundational project management skills.