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Natives of Kodiak Sr. Project Geologist- Exton, PA in Exton, Pennsylvania
KOMAN Government Solutions, LLC (KGS), a wholly-owned 8(a) subsidiary of the Natives of Kodiak (NOK), provides high-quality remediation, consulting, engineering, waste management, munition and construction services. KGS is characterized by our financial stability, positive and profitable growth and an excellent safety record. Our client base includes the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Marine, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Guard Bureau, Federal Aviation Administration, as well as various state, municipal and commercial entities.
We have an immediate need for a Senior Project Geologist. The Senior Project Geologist manages the technical execution and leads field components of environmental investigation and remediation projects for Federal customers throughout the mid-Atlantic region and elsewhere within the US. Typical work assignments include: leading scoping and planning of field investigation/sampling events by developing the technical approach and serving as lead author of project planning documents; oversee and mentor junior staff to ensure that all field forms, equipment, and materials are assembled; support project managers with procurement of subcontractors required for project (develop subcontractor scopes of work and procurement documents); lead field teams as appropriate by providing oversight of junior staff during collection of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, or waste stream samples for laboratory analysis; provide oversight of subcontractors during soil boring and monitoring well installations, geophysical surveys, and land surveying; log soil borings and bedrock cores; support operations and maintenance of remedial systems; assist in and manage report preparation. Provide professional report review to ensure quality specifications are achieved.
Essential Functions:
Support project managers in scoping and executing projects from planning phase through report submittal.
Oversee and mentor junior technical staff.
Develop technical proposals and cost estimates.
Advance internal and external client relationships.
Communicate effectively with project team, customers, and other stakeholders.
Direct and assist with preparation of technical submittals and reports.
Ensure safety, quality control, and contractual specifications are achieved.
Education:
Bachelor’s or higher degree from four-year college or university required. Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental or Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Eight or more years of experience in environmental services, site investigation, and/or remediation with an emphasis on planning and executing field investigations and associated reporting.
Experience with environmental compliance with Federal regulations [CERCLA, CAA, CWA, OPA, SWDA, RCRA] and/or state regulations.
Ability to lead a team including oversight and mentoring of junior staff, management of subcontractors, and delegation of work assignments.
Current OSHA 40-hour training for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and current OSHA 8-hour Refresher HAZWOPER training.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe skills.
Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel (25-50%) when required, including the potential for occasional extended travel (multiple weeks).
Availability outside of normal business hours is required.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine plans, reports, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working for Department of Defense and other Federal agencies and local state environmental agencies.
Licensure in field (PG, PE, EIT, LSP, LEP, LSRP, etc.).
Demonstrated leadership skills.
OSHA 30-hour Outreach (General Industry), OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor (Initial), and USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) courses.
Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) experience.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED/Bloodborne Pathogen certification.
As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.
Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.