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VESTRA ResourcesEnvironmental Consulting

Regulatory Geologist/Hydrologist

Location

Redding, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-5 years

Compensation

$28 - $37 per hour

Posted

12h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves supporting and managing environmental projects for public and private sector clients, encompassing both office tasks like data analysis and report preparation, and fieldwork such as drilling oversight and sampling. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in geology/hydrology and strong communication skills.

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 Responsibilities:

  • Drilling oversight

  • Logging soil borings

  • Installing wells/piezometers

  • Sampling various media (groundwater, soil, surface water, etc.)

  • Documenting activities onsite

  • Directing subcontractors


Office Tasks:

  • Data reduction

  • Statistical analysis

  • Regulation interface

  • Regulatory application and analysis

  • Report preparation

  • Coordinating logistics for field efforts


Schedule/Location:

This is a full-time, 40 hours/week, benefited position. 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.


Qualifications:

  • BS/MS in Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology or related field, required.

  • Zero (0) to five (5) years of experience.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Benefits:

VESTRA offers competitive pay and benefits including employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401k match, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, opportunities for training and professional growth, and a pet friendly office.

Updated 12h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Geology • 1+ yrs
Hydrology • 1+ yrs
Regulatory Compliance • 1+ yrs
Data Analysis • 1+ yrs
Report Preparation • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Project Management • 1+ yrs
Field Operations • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$28 - $37 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationRedding, California, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityHigh8/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

VESTRA Resources

Team size

Growing team

Location

Redding, California, United States

VESTRA Resources is seeking a Regulatory Geologist/Hydrologist to support and manage environmental projects for public and private sector clients, involving both office and fieldwork responsibilities. The company is known for developing innovative and cost-effective solutions to environmental and engineering needs.

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Regulatory Geologist/Hydrologist

Redding, California, United StatesFull Time