Overview:

LATA's new Wixom Michigan Branch has an opportunity for a Geologist with 0 to 2 years of environmental consulting experience to assist with field sampling events (groundwater sampling, soil boring advancement, and monitoring well installation) and assistance with tabulation and evaluation of resultant analytical and geologic data. LATA is a Women Owned Small Business, multi-national consulting and project management company that offers an opportunity to work for a progressive, fast pace and growing company with a wide geographic range and sustainable client base.  We are dedicated to providing an opportunity to work as part of our diverse and inclusive team to learn, obtain valuable training and grow your career.

The employee will develop an understanding of approaches, methods, and regulatory requirements at all types of sites including water supply, groundwater discharge, landfill and dump sites, along with environmentally impacted sites under federal and/or state specific regulatory programs. Although travel throughout the Midwest is possible, the employee will be expected to travel to field sites primarily in Michigan, which will provide the applicant a broad range of experience in implementing environmental assessments in a variety of regulatory and geological settings. The applicant will also assist with compiling environmental data, preparing and interpreting soil boring logs, and assisting with report preparation for submittal to clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities:

• The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a Certified Professional Geologist and/or Professional Engineer

• Planning, coordinating and scheduling field sampling events

• Conducting soil, surface water, sediment, soil gas, air and groundwater sampling events in various site settings

• Performing oversight of drilling operations including soil boring advancement and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells and/or piezometers

• Assist with collection of data during short and long-term aquifer pumping tests

• Perform remediation system operation and maintenance activities

• Preparing soil boring logs, monitoring well installation logs, and geologic cross sections using computer programs

• Assisting senior staff with the preparation of technical reports including compiling analytical data, preparing potentiometric maps, developing data summaries, and writing report text

• Perform quality assurance and quality control checks on project level data and report components

• Daytime travel and occasional overnight travel required, with less frequent longer travel (up to a week or more) as needed

• When not traveling, candidate will be required to work in the new Wixom office location

• Overtime required, as needed

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license, work outdoors in various weather conditions and frequently lift up to 35 pounds

• Although variable assignments are expected, this position will initially require approximately 75% field work and 25% office work

• Follow LATA safety standards, participate in safety training and prepare and implement site specific health and safety plans

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Geology or related geologic field (Environmental Science) is required

• 0 to 2 years of environmental or geological field experience desired

• 40 HOUR OSHA HAZWOPER Training in accordance with 29CFR 1910.120 desired, but will train staff if necessary

• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task will be important

• Qualified to become a Geologist-in-Training (GIT) or Certified Professional Geologist.

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with management, staff, and clients

• Ability to work well in a team environment with a willingness to follow detailed instructions and learn new skills

• Ability to apply analytical/scientific thinking to define and solve problems

• Proficient in MS office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Ability to execute field and office tasks and operate independently at times - specifically in field setting

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds during routine field work activities

Pay Range:

USD $37,152.00 - USD $66,840.00 /Yr.