Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Responsibilities: The individual's primary responsibility is to accurately investigate pollution sources, perform laboratory tests, operate remediation systems, sample soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment, prepare reports and communicate findings with the BLE Environmental team. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Client interaction and communication;
• Performing field activities either individually or as part of a team that may include the collection of field data, completing field tests, observation of construction activities, implementing health and safety procedures, oversight of related subcontractor services and other field related activities;
• Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff;
• Assisting in the field sampling and testing of various environmental media;
• Field duties may include drilling oversight, well installation, analytical sampling, gauging and surveying activities, operation and maintenance of remediation systems;
• Candidate must have ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Assisting in the field interpretation of project design drawings and technical specifications and communicating findings with the project engineers and geologists;
• Compiling and completing field data for multiple sites;
• Assisting with the development and distribution of field notes, meeting minutes, project action item lists, internal tracking of projects activities and general project coordination activities in support of project managers;
• Performing field activities related to environmental compliance, stormwater pollution prevention and erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting;
• Calibrating and maintaining field instrumentation, QA/QC data sheets and field logs in support of environmental investigations;

Position Requirements And Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment background and drug test
• Required to lift objects of up to 50 lbs
• Basic knowledge in the operation of smart phones and computers for communication and recording time worked
• Valid Driver's License and ability to authorize our review of a motor vehicle driving record for the past 5 years;
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to work using hand tools and testing equipment;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or other science related field. Will also consider commensurate combination of education and experience.
• Consistent travel for field work required locally and throughout the Southeastern United States

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