Environmental Specialist – Geoscientist
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Employer: SWCA Environmental Consultants |
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Job location: Austin, TX USA |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an experienced geoscientist or environmental specialist professional for full-time employment in our Austin, Texas office. Applicant’s tasks will predominantly involve being a field supervisor and working with project managers to organize, execute, and report on fieldwork. Surveys for karst features and preparation of geologic assessments and solution feature plans for karst studies will be key activities. Other tasks will be to conduct groundwater and other technical analyses, as well as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
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What you will accomplish
• Field logistical coordinator and supervisor to junior SWCA staff and reporting on project findings
• Surveys for karst features and the preparation of geologic assessments and solution feature plans
• Excavation and exploration of caves and karst features, including cave mapping
• Groundwater hydrology, drainage basin delineation, and other technical analyses related to karst geology and aquifers
• Preparation of Phase I ESAs in accordance with ASTM standards
• Soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling
Experience and qualifications for success
• Licensed as a Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas
• Experience conducting geologic assessments in accordance with the TCEQ’s Edwards Aquifer Rules (30 TAC 213) and the TCEQ’s current applicable “instructions to geologists”
• Experience performing surveys for karst geology and for endangered species in karst environments
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Soil Science or related Environmental Science program
• Minimum of five year’s field experience in geologic studies, karst surveys, hydrological assessments or similar environmental studies
• Preparation of technical reports for submittal to clients and resource agencies
Preference will be given to candidates that can demonstrate:
• Experience completing solution feature protection plans where TCEQ Form 10256 is used and a plan is written under the direction of TCEQ
• Experience completing Phase I ESAs in accordance with ASTM standards
• Experience in field assessments for Habitat Conservation Plans
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.
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