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Staff Geologist

Farallon Consulting LLCOakland, CA, US
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Job Description

Description :

Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. has a full-time opening for an experienced Staff Geologist in our Oakland, California office.

About us :

Farallon’s outstanding reputation for resolving challenges on a broad array of environmental projects is the result of the expertise and dedication of highly motivated professionals working toward a common goal. To build on this reputation, Farallon is committed to attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

Farallon provides an integrated suite of environmental consulting services to a wide range of private- and public-sector clients. Specialty areas include environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering and remediation services, stormwater management, and mediation and litigation support. The firm is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, with offices in Gig Harbor, Seattle, Wenatchee, and Bellingham, Washington; Portland and Baker City, Oregon; and Oakland, and Irvine, California.

What we are looking for :

We are looking for a motivated and talented Staff Geologist to join our firm in our Oakland, California office. If you are looking to advance your career while working alongside industry experts, this opportunity is for you! You will be collaborating with colleagues from across our organization to provide environmental solutions to our clients’ environmental challenges.

You should be a self-starter and possess strong technical and writing skills to support a wide range of environmental projects. Our ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, have excellent verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude.

This is a salaried, exempt position. Farallon provides full-stack environmental consulting services to a wide range of private and public-sector clients specializing in environmental due diligence, site characterization, engineering / remediation design services, natural resources and permitting, and mediation / litigation support.

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to advance your career at a quality-driven, employee-owned consulting firm.
  • Mentorship from seasoned environmental professionals.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Excellent benefits.

What you will be doing at Farallon :

The Staff Geologist will perform professional environmental consulting work supporting a broad range of projects that reflect Farallon’s core practices including :

  • Transactional due diligence screenings including site walks, historical research, and preparation of written reports;
  • Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies;
  • Field investigations including drilling, injection work, and pilot testing;
  • Remediation system design and construction oversight;
  • Cleanup implementation including mass excavation, soil vapor or multi-phase extraction, injection, and ongoing operations and maintenance of existing systems.
  • Stormwater management and compliance including preparation of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans, implementation of temporary erosion and sediment control measures, and other systems.
  • Travel to job sites is required to support ongoing and potential project work activities. This is estimated at 20% yet as needed to perform work.
  • Collection of soil and groundwater samples, soil vapor samples, and other similar sampling work;
  • Overseeing execution of environmental field investigations including drilling, system installations, and transactional screenings;
  • Plan and manage field investigations projects in accordance with prepared Work Plans, industry standards of care, and Farallon’s health and safety practices;
  • Preparation of written reports and other memoranda;
  • Performing construction observation and quality assurance with assistance of senior staff;
  • Professionally representing Farallon to clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and others.
  • What you will need to succeed :

  • Minimum of 2 years of field experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, or Earth Sciences or a related field.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
  • Ability to analyze data and applying problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to learn and complete basic reporting and paperwork tasks.
  • Knowledge of appropriate state regulations, including appropriate health and safety regulations required to perform typical field and office tasks.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform field work and a wide range of physical activities, including sustained walking, standing, and reaching, in an outdoor environment.
  • Must be able to wear respiratory protection and pass baseline physical for job position.
  • Valid CA driver’s license
  • Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Pay Range

    Our best estimate of the base salary range for this position, located in Oakland, California area is $85,000 – $95,000. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Farallon reviews and updates salary ranges annually, and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Farallon’s total compensation package for our employee-owners.

    Benefits

    We are proud of the benefits we offer to our employee-owners, including :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Vacation / Sick / Holiday Pay
  • 100% Employee Owned - ESOP
  • 401K with Employer Matching
  • Health Saving Account with $1200 employer contribution per year and access to Flexible Spending Accounts
  • A paid day each year to volunteer at a nonprofit organization of each employee’s choice
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
  • Apply for Staff Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist

    If you would like to be considered for this position with the Farallon team, submit a resume online at http : / / www.farallonconsulting.com / careers / current -openings.

    Farallon Consulting, L.L.C. is an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Requirements :

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