About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Environmental Consulting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Geologist role supports environmental field and office work on federal and regional projects. You will learn on the job while contributing to project teams under the supervision of a Project Manager or senior staff.

• Use standard field practices and basic field equipment to collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples; prepare samples for shipping and complete chain-of-custody paperwork.
• Perform supervised field tasks including soil logging, monitoring well installation, slug testing, and water level/groundwater gradient surveys.
• Compile, organize, and help interpret chemical and non-chemical environmental data for use in scientific reports and technical deliverables.
• Prepare basic data summaries and scientific documents; apply knowledge of natural sciences (hydrology, chemistry, biology) to explain observations.
• Assist senior staff with planning and coordination of field programs.
• Expect roughly a 50/50 split between field and office responsibilities; travel (including out-of-state) may be required.
• Follow health & safety procedures, participate in safety kick-offs and daily briefings, and contribute to a safety-first field culture.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related science.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required to visit project sites, clients, and other offices; must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Must pass pre-employment substance screening and participate in medical surveillance as required.
• Due to project requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of geologic and environmental concepts (stratigraphy, geological processes, hydrogeology, hydrology).
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or willingness/ability to obtain it within two months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint); experience with GIS, CAD, databases, or visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to document field observations accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of sampling equipment frequently and safely operate a full-size pickup truck.
• Comfortable working outdoors across a range of weather conditions and able to travel for project assignments (periodic multi-week assignments possible).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,500 — $72,000 per year (offered pay will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, retirement savings, and other programs depending on employment status.

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Additional Information

• This is a full-time, hybrid role with significant field duties; travel outside the local area may be required.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a Confidential Client office location as a condition of employment.
• The role requires adherence to safety and site protocols; candidates must be willing to follow all site- and project-specific safety procedures.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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