Scientist / Geologist I
West Yost•Irvine, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Scientist / Geologist will work with a team of experienced hydrogeologists, engineers and environmental scientists on a variety of groundwater-related projects and investigations. The candidate will be expected to support technical work on more than one project simultaneously, work collaboratively with peers, and manage tasks with creative problem-solving skills and flexibility.
Requirements
- Entry level to 3 years of experience in water resources
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in the use of ArcPro or QGIS
- Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the use of programming languages to manipulate large data sets is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs field monitoring tasks that may include: recording water well information and groundwater-level measurements, or collecting groundwater and surface water samples for laboratory analyses.
- Provides support to project team members, including: developing maps, charts, and tables that convey decision-grade information; conducting research; analyzing data; preparing/writing routine reports.
- Collects, performs quality assurance/quality control checks, and uploads groundwater and surface water quality and water level data into database.
- Supports implementation of stakeholder processes, including: attending Board and technical committee meetings, taking meeting minutes, and preparing memos and presentations.
- Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, with project managers, clients, landowners, regulators, and others as required to perform job duties.
- Pursues continuous technical improvement for self and company.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- flexible spending accounts
- health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution)
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave and holidays
- two employee assistance programs
- travel assistance program
- 401(k) profit sharing with employer match
- leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
- parental leave
- life and AD&D insurance
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- pet insurance
- support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
- tuition reimbursement
- paid professional memberships
- paid training
- Leadership Academy programs
- milestone anniversary benefits
- peer to peer recognition programs
- the potential for employee stock ownership
- annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
- performance-based bonus eligibility
- merit increase eligibility
- employee referral bonuses
- wellness reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
