Remote Geologist & Environmental Scientist

Onterris; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,500 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an early-career Geologist or Environmental Scientist for a remote/hybrid role serving the Northern Appalachia region. The position involves field data collection, soil and water sampling, and supervision of subcontractors while travel is intermittent and some field work locations vary across the US.

Residency in the Northern Appalachia service area is preferred (West Virginia or eastern Ohio; western Pennsylvania may be considered).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or an allied science from an accredited institution.
• 1 to 5 years of applicable environmental consulting (or similar) experience.
• Valid Driver’s License; reliable and consistent means of transportation; and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Base knowledge of common field equipment is preferred, but ability to learn and deploy commonly used field equipment (such as water quality meters, sampling equipment, air monitoring equipment, and GPS location equipment) is required.
• Exhibit discretion and good judgment; always maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, attention to detail.
• Must be able to observe and record field events with care and accuracy.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Onterris and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software.
• Ability to self-schedule, and the self-discipline to work without daily in-person supervision.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• This position can be physically demanding and with work environments/conditions requiring an individual to be capable of physical field duties. Assignments may entail large project areas, distance travel on foot, over various terrains and in adverse weather conditions. Capable of executing physical demands associated with typical environmental field duties, as verified through an annual physical examination.
• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position will occasionally involve local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collecting field data in an organized and concise manner, consistent with corporate and client standard operating procedures and work plans.
• Fieldwork activities, which will include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, surface water and other media sampling, as well as maintenance of monitoring equipment at various locations.
• Exercising considerable care in following directions and project control documents to ensure procedures are in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Supervision of subcontractors in the field.
• Assisting in developing work plans; executing work plans at project sites and following field direction; asking for clarification and guidance where needed.
• Interpretation of data, technical writing/report preparation, and client interaction.
• Additional duties may be assigned, which may include occasional travel to locations all over the US.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Self-discipline

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or allied science

Tools

Water quality meters

GPS equipment

Air monitoring equipment

Sampling equipment

Job description

Onterris is seeking an early-career Geologist or Environmental Scientist for a remote/hybrid role serving the Northern Appalachia region. The position involves field data collection, soil and water sampling, and supervision of subcontractors while travel is intermittent and some field work locations vary across the US.

Residency in the Northern Appalachia service area is preferred (West Virginia or eastern Ohio; western Pennsylvania may be considered).