Geologist or Environmental Scientist - Entry Level (Houston)

Company

Groundwater & Environmental Services

Description

Responsibilities:* Performs groundwater monitoring and sampling, and soil vapor monitoring and sampling.* Participates in monitoring well installation events and soil borings, underground storage tank system removal assessments, and remedial soil excavations.* Assists with the preparation of environmental assessment reports (Phase I & IIs), semi-annual or quarterly status reports, and reporting for remedial actions.* Provides technical analysis and interpretations of data and findings based on scientific experimentation and existing knowledge.* Performs hydrogeological assessments regarding groundwater flows to identify contamination impact and related concerns.* Researches information relating to identifying geological formations and soil delineation studies and prepares reports and geological maps based on the findings.* May also perform wetland delineations, habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species, Ecological Risk Assessments and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other ecological duties.* Agreeable to day and / or overnight travel to support business needs.* A Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, geology, environmental science or related. Wetland delineation training (40-hour) certification and / or OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER certification is a major plus.* 0-3+ years of relevant experience. Experience providing consulting support on wetland delineation and permitting projects is a major plus.* Must be proficient in GIS.* Must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills.Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more.Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Associated topics: climate, earth, environment, geochemist, geodynamic, gravitational, hydrogeologist, hydrologist, planet, seismology