Vestra

VESTRA Resources is seeking a Regulatory Geologist/Hydrologist with 0 to 5 years related experience. This person will support and/or manage projects associated with various public and private sector clients. Projects include a mix of office and fieldwork responsibilities. Field work includes drilling oversight, logging soil borings, installing wells/piezometers, sampling various media (groundwater, soil, surface water, etc.), documenting activities onsite, and directing subcontractors. Office tasks include data reduction, statistical analysis, regulation interface, regulatory application and analysis, report preparation, and coordinating logistics for field efforts.

Schedule/location of position:

This is a full-time, 40 hours/week, benefited position. This position will require occasional overtime. If you are asked to work beyond 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, we provide overtime compensation in accordance with state and federal law. This is an in-person position that will report to our office location in Redding, California, with some travel required for field assignments. Travel for project sites and tasks for this position are generally within 3 hours of VESTRA's office location and same day assignments; occasional overnight travel may occur. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Qualifications include:

• BS/MS in Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology or related field, required.
• Zero (0) to five (5) years of experience.
• Any combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Good communication skills - both verbal and written, required.
• Self-motivated, strong initiative and work ethic, ability to work independently, required.
• Ability to lift and move approximately 50 lbs., work in the field, operate a 4-wheel drive truck and an ATV, and operate and calibrate field measurement equipment, required.
• Geologist in Training Certification, preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in California regulations associated with investigation, water quality, remediation, and solid waste, preferred.
• Experience in environmental consulting and/or ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, preferred.
• Project management experience, a plus.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

VESTRA has a reputation for developing innovative and cost-effective solutions to address the environmental and engineering needs of our clients. For this reason, the ability to think creatively and follow through on ideas is essential.

VESTRA is located in Northern California, an area ideal for the outdoor enthusiast. The surrounding area offers year-round recreational activities such as boating, skiing, hiking, bicycling, hunting, and fishing. Our community offers excellent schools, affordable housing, and access to cultural events.

VESTRA is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. VESTRA intends to employ the best available persons in every position. VESTRA is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations.

VESTRA offers competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD), 401k match, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, opportunities for training and professional growth, and a pet friendly office. The pay rate for this position will be assigned based on candidates' qualifications and experience. Pay range summaries are as follows:

• Regulatory Geologist/Hydrologist Technician: $28.85 - $32.00 per hour
• Associate Regulatory Geologist/Hydrologist:  $31.73 - $37.00 per hour

Qualified candidates please complete the first stage of the application process, and send a letter of interest, resume, and transcripts by responding to this job posting. 

For more information about VESTRA, visit our website for more information at www.vestra.com. For cost-of-living information in Shasta County visit the Shasta Economic Development Corporation website at https://www.shastaedc.org/quality-of-life/#cost-of-living.

Since this position will require driving, all applicants who are given a conditional offer, will be required to submit a current/valid unrestricted driver's license, a satisfactory driver record, and provide personal proof of insurance to demonstrate insurability, prior to employment, and be approved as a driver through the Company's Automobile Insurance carrier.

All applicants will be required to have a drug and alcohol test, in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, prior to employment but only after a conditional offer of hire has been extended from the Company. Drug and alcohol testing must be completed, and a passing result received by the Company prior to beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

All applicants whose positions will involve field work will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, prior to employment but only after a conditional offer of hire has been extended from the Company. The pre-employment physical examination is designed solely to determine the applicant's physical ability to perform the duties of the position being offered to them. The pre-employment physical must be completed, and a passing result received by the Company prior to beginning work. Refusal to submit to a pre-employment physical will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.