Geoscientist I

Job Description

Job Description

Geoscientist I, Geoscience

ERO Resources Corporation

Position Overview

The Geoscientist I position is responsible for project and field crew management and is knowledgeable in all aspects of data collection, analysis, and interpretation of scientific information and environmental regulations. A Geoscientist I will oversee both simple and complex projects from inception to completion and will prepare environmental documents including technical reports, sections of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, and environmental permits and is responsible for agency coordination. This is a leadership role including business development, marketing, project management, and mentoring duties.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in earth or physical sciences or environmental engineering.
• 10 years of experience conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and / or similar applicable experience.

Core Competencies

A Geoscientist I is required to meet the following in addition to the Core Competencies of Geoscientist II :

Performance Expectations and Responsibilities

A Geoscientist I is expected to have the knowledge and experience to effectively carry out their responsibilities with limited reliance on a Senior Geoscientist, Principal, or other Project Managers. A Geoscientist I is expected to interact with clients; attend in-person meetings, marketing events, and conferences; and prepare scopes of work and proposal documents, as needed. Overnight travel may be required. The position requires a "consultant" approach and mentality to meet project schedule requirements and demands. The position may require greater than 40 hours per week during the year and may require weekend work based on project schedule.

Employees in this position are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in all work settings, representing ERO with respectful courteous behavior and a positive workplace attitude.

Business Development (5% to 10% of time)

Team Management Duties (5% of time)

Project Management Duties (85% to 95% of time)

Leadership Responsibilities

A Geoscientist I is expected to act in a leadership role. This includes :

Skills and Abilities

Specialization (AS NEEDED per individual)

Examples for this position :

Hybrid Office

This position is based in ERO's Denver office with an option for a hybrid work schedule based on employee performance, business needs, fieldwork, and client needs.

Physical Requirements

The project areas may be located at high elevations in rugged terrain. Applicants must be physically capable and possess the skills necessary to perform all aspects of fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling; borehole logging as part of various types of environmental drilling; performing in-field data analysis, and conducting site inspections while taking site photographs. A Geoscientist I must be able to lift 30 to 50 pounds. Work may also include periods of sedentary work including sitting / standing and use of a computer.

It is the continuous practice of ERO Resources to encourage inclusion and provide equal opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

For more information about ERO, visit our website at www.eroresources.com.