Professional Geologist

OMS Consulting Services, LLC; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OMS Consulting Services, LLC seeks a Sr. Staff to Project-level Professional Geologist in Pleasant Hill, CA. These full-time positions require 5–10 years of experience in site investigations and regulatory filings, with background in SWPP/SPCC plans and remediation projects.

Occasional travel and overtime may be required. Ideal candidates will have familiarity with EPA, RCRA, CERCLA, DTSC, and RWQCB regulations, plus ability to manage field construction activities and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology with 5–10 years related experience or equivalent.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• California QSD or QSP and ability to obtain QSD within 6 months.
• Valid driver's license with ability to pass background checks and health exam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management and technical lead for SWPP plans.
• Management of environmental site investigations and remediation projects.
• Design geologic investigations for remedial systems (groundwater, soil, etc.).
• Design and engineer construction stormwater and erosion control plans per RWQCB.
• Prepare SPCC plans per EPA requirements.
• Conduct geological, soil, and groundwater investigations and monitoring.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules, specifications, and proposals.
• Review and sign off on geological investigations and reports.
• Lead proposals and develop business with existing clients.

Skills

Project management

Written and verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring junior staff

Client development

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology

California PG license

Master's degree (preferred)

QSD or QSP (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Field data collection tools

Job description

OMS Consulting Services, LLC is hiring Sr. Staff to Project-level Professional Geologists. These are full-time positions. Some overtime and weekend work may be required. Successful candidates will have 5 to 10 years of experience with conducting site geological investigations, preparing geological reports and models to obtain regulatory approval for remedial site investigations and closures and preparing Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Plans, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, site audits and regulatory filings and updates.

Ideal candidates should also have experience with the implementation and construction of remedial solutions for contaminated waste sites, facility demolition, construction, and related activities associated with soil and water remediation at industrial sites.

Candidates should also possess broad familiarity with Federal EPA, RCRA, and CERCLA regulations and the state of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations related to facilities and construction site stormwater and spill prevention compliance, contaminated site investigation, characterization, remediation, and disposition. Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee projects and field construction activities is a requirement. Preferred industries of experience include power utilities, rail, aviation, chemical, oil and gas, and mining.

Essential Functions

• Project management and technical lead for SWPP plans
• Project management of multiple environmental site investigation and remediation construction projects
• Design geologic investigations in support of remedial systems for ground water treatment, waste immobilization, soil stabilization, shoring, chemical and thermal oxidation, excavation and related remedial solutions.
• Design and engineer construction stormwater pollution and erosion control and develop plans in accordance with RWQCB requirements (requires California Qualified Storm Water Developer (QSD) certificate)
• Design Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans in accordance with EPA requirements
• Conduct geological, soil and groundwater investigations, including design of groundwater sampling, groundwater monitoring systems, and groundwater dispersion modelling.
• Develop cost estimates, plans and specifications, project schedules, and technical proposals
• Serve as Professional Geologist, review and sign off on geological investigations and monitoring reports.
• Manage assigned projects and lead assigned proposals
• Develop business and follow-on projects with existing clients through excellent delivery of assigned projects
• Willingness to travel occasionally and be available for night and weekend work, on occasion, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology with 5 to 10 years related experience or equivalent.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) license
• California QSD or QSP and ability to obtain QSD within 6 months of employment
• Must have a valid driver's license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle records check along with a pre-employment background check, drug screen and health exam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to resolve problems and to work with stakeholders
• Ability to delegate project assignments and mentor junior staff
• Proven competence with laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel, work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends

Preferred

• Master's degree and 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER (current)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• MSHA
• OSHA-30 construction
• Familiarity with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) regulations and engineering requirements a plus

Working Conditions

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor conditions; exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on/walk on slippery or uneven and potentially mountainous terrain. Noise level is usually moderate on field project sites.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk for extended periods of time, walk long distances, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to perform tasks during a typical 8+ hour workday. Ability to sit for extended periods of time, including for required travel.