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Professional Geologist

Job Description

Job Title: Professional Geologist

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Summary:  

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.  Business conduct must occur in accordance with OMS policies and procedures and be aligned with the goals of OMS.

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

·        Other duties as assigned by OMS or the client.

Qualifications:

o   Bachelor's degree in geology with 5 to 10 years related experience or equivalent.

o   California Professional Geologist (PG) license

o   California QSD or QSP and ability to obtain QSD within 6 months of employment

o   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.

o   Strong written and verbal communication skills

o   Strong interpersonal skills, ability to resolve problems and to work with stakeholders

o   Ability to delegate project assignments and mentor junior staff

o   Proven competence with laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Office

o   Ability to travel, work outdoors in inclement weather

o   Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends

o   Conduct a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.

o   Approval by Client Representative.

Preferred Qualifications:

o   Master's degree and 7+ years' experience.

o   40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER (current)

o   Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

o   MSHA

o   OSHA-30 construction

o   Familiarity with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) regulations and engineering requirements a plus