Mid-Level Environmental Scientist

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.•Batavia, IL

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About The Position

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks a Staff Geologist or Environmental Scientist to support fieldwork and environmental remediation project activities in Chicago, IL and the Great Lakes region. Position Expectations: Responsible for most aspects of case management/project management with senior oversight. Prepares technically accurate, complete and concise work plans based on evaluation of site data needs. Performs or manages the implementation of project work plans including staff briefing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination and sample collection. Evaluates, analyzes and interprets technical data relative to project-specific goals, creates and interprets accurate data display graphs and figures, completes basic fate and transport analysis, and identifies data gaps and data needs leading to development of a Conceptual Site Model. Works with and mentors junior staff to ensure all resources are in place for proper fieldwork and reporting execution. Develops and manages budgets, evaluates budget vs. plan and analyzes cost control efficiencies. Communicates with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues. Ensures adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.

Requirements

Must be agreeable to regular travel, including overnight travel, in the Great Lakes Region (PA, OH, MI, IL and MN).
A Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
1-5 years of related experience. Experience must include hands on field and office based in environmental consulting field. Case management experience on retail petroleum and/or industrial projects preferred.
Must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills and be able to independently prepare a complete deliverable report with a focus on QA/QC.
Must have working knowledge of IL environmental regulations.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, geologic logging/cross section programs required.

Nice To Haves

Experience associated with environmental permitting that includes natural resources inventory, wetland delineations, species assessments, and environmental sampling (chemical and biological) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for most aspects of case management/project management with senior oversight.
Prepares technically accurate, complete and concise work plans based on evaluation of site data needs.
Performs or manages the implementation of project work plans including staff briefing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination and sample collection.
Evaluates, analyzes and interprets technical data relative to project-specific goals, creates and interprets accurate data display graphs and figures, completes basic fate and transport analysis, and identifies data gaps and data needs leading to development of a Conceptual Site Model.
Works with and mentors junior staff to ensure all resources are in place for proper fieldwork and reporting execution.
Develops and manages budgets, evaluates budget vs. plan and analyzes cost control efficiencies.
Communicates with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues.
Ensures adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.