Senior Geologist

Dewberry • Parsippany, NJ

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About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Geologist for our Parsippany, NJ office. This senior professional will perform a variety of environmental tasks in support of environmental remediation projects, including developing long-range remedial solutions and strategies to reduce environmental risk. Projects are primarily located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; the position includes support to other Dewberry offices in the U.S. Responsibilities include: the site/remedial investigation, remedial project design, and implementation of remedial actions pursuant to regulatory agency and/or company direction. The Senior Professional must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently, while supporting a team that includes engineers, scientists, and field personnel. The work required is diverse and ranges from coordination of field inspection and soil/groundwater sampling to technical work that requires strong communication skills and knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat. Current OSHA 40-hour certification and/or other applicable certification preferred. New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) required.

Requirements

• BS in Geology or related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience
• New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP)
• OSHA 40-hour certification with a current 8-hour annual refresher course certification
• Working knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP and/or PADEP requirements a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county/agency review staff
• Composes technical reports, memoranda, and other written communication
• Handles multiple concurrent projects
• Responsible for field sampling and contractor oversight at locations in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
• Proficiency with basic MS Office software
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and management team to develop strategic direction for remediation and implementation of environmental-related projects and/or litigation support.
• Negotiations with regulatory agencies and management of compliance with applicable orders, agency directives, and permits.
• Assigns tasks to engineers, scientists, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Interacts with the client in the field, at meetings, and on conference calls.
• Plans and coordinates all aspects of work.
• Prepares and manages scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Leads and assists with proposals.
• Manages and meets budgets.
• Meets project, client, and regulatory deadlines.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees