Staff Geologist / Scientist I

NCSL International; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Roux Associates Inc is seeking a field technician to support environmental investigation and remediation projects in the Oakland area. The role involves field sampling, equipment calibration, and assisting the project team with data tables and figures for technical reports.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years' experience, with the ability to work outdoors and oversee subcontractors. Base salary ranges from $71,500 to $80,000, with potential performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Field sampling and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Ability to oversee subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist calibration of sampling equipment and groundwater sampling in the field.
• Assist project team in data tables, soil boring logs, and figures for reports.

Skills

Field sampling

Data analysis

Project coordination

Subcontractor oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Roux Associates Inc

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Date Opened: 10/8/2026

Organizational Unit: Oakland (R.R.11.0.00)

Position Overview

This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support, and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field.
• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to safely perform various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media and overseeing and directing subcontractors.
• Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and general enthusiasm for the work.
• Entry level data evaluation and analytical skills.

Essential Duties

• Field Activities:
  • Assists other technical staff in calibration of sampling/monitoring equipment, soil sampling, well installation, development and purging, groundwater sampling, vapor/indoor air sampling, remediation monitoring, and oversight.
• Project Assistance:
  • Assists project team in preparation and review of data tables, soil boring logs, and figures and other components of technical reports.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].

Base Salary Range: $71,500 - $80,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.

Location: Oakland, CA - Oakland, CA 94607 US (Primary)