Staff Geologist

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Position Overview

O'Brien & Gere is currently seeking a Staff Geologist for our Syracuse, NY office.

Responsibilities

 The successful candidate will be responsible for duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with investigation team and under the direction of senior scientists/engineers in implementing field programs
• Perform field tasks / sampling and field documentation as part of environmental investigation and remediation projects at primarily industrial / hazardous waste sites in NY, PA, NJ and Northeastern US
• Oversight of drilling subcontractors performing field work and coordination with laboratories for sample analyses
• Perform data entry / data management using database and Microsoft Excel programs
• Contribute to preparation of reports and other documentation; assist in technical evaluations of data commensurate with technical skills
• Individual must be capable of completing field work with basic supervision 

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Geology/Hydrogeology
• 0-2 years experience of technical and field investigation experience, including soil/ground water sampling techniques for PA, NJ, and USEPA projects
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• OSHA 40-hour certification a plus (not required)