Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Sustainment & Restoration Services•Walnut Creek, CA

4d•$70,304 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist for their Walnut Creek office. This role will involve both fieldwork and office work to support various environmental remediation projects across California and potentially other locations. The position is primarily in-person, with some flexibility for periodic remote work. SRS is a Native American, tribally-owned small business and a subsidiary of Oneida ESC Group, serving federal and civilian agencies with environmental, engineering, and construction support services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science field with 3-5 years of field environmental sampling experience, OR Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or related Environmental Science field and 1-3 years of field environmental sampling experience
Ability to gain access to Department of Defense project sites (US citizen with the ability to pass a federal background check).
Valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to travel and drive regularly.
Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with environmental compliance under Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations.
Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Ability to provide excellent customer service, build rapport with clients, and remain responsive to client needs and expectations.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the project team, customers, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to follow directions and work independently, as well as in a team environment, and understand project roles and responsibilities.
Demonstrates a high standard of quality for work products.
Possess a positive professional attitude and be flexible when challenges arise.

Nice To Haves

Experience with local City of Fairfield, Solano and Yuba Counties, and CA state regulations and permit compliance, focusing on water quality.
Knowledge of CWA, NPDES, MSGP, MS4, and other environmental regulations.
Ability to become a registered professional (PG, PE, PMP).
Possess 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with current 8-hour refresher training.
Hands-on field experience with soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, and storm water sampling.

Responsibilities

Prepare project planning documents (work plans, quality control plans, health and safety plans, sampling, and analysis plans).
Understand applicable permits and plans that dictate how each task shall be performed.
Conduct fieldwork preparation (procuring subcontracts, materials and equipment, and scheduling subcontractors/vendors).
Support environmental compliance in Wastewater, Storm Water, Groundwater, and Solid Waste programs through documentation, sample preparation result analysis.
Compile and interpret complex technical data and prepare technical memorandums and project reports as the principal author; respond to internal, client, and regulatory comments.
Work and communicate in a team environment to ensure quality project execution.
Assist the Technical Lead supporting project technical and financial goals and collaborating with stakeholders to successfully meet project objectives.
Comply with project planning documents (work plans, quality control plans, health and safety plans, sampling, and analysis plans).
Perform soil, groundwater, sediment, wastewater, storm water sampling in accordance with applicable permits and plans.
Perform routine facility inspections and reporting.
Complete required field documentation.
Coordinate with the analytical laboratory to have required bottles on-hand and to deliver collected samples to the laboratory.
Critically think and make sound decisions to troubleshoot issues while working in the field.