Environmental Geologist

Environmental Geologist ISan Luis Obispo, CA - Regular - Full-TimeTrue Environmental is seeking a full-time Environmental Geologist I to support the project team by providing field execution and office technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects. You will work with experienced environmental professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects involving investigation and remediation of hazardous materials and petroleum releases.The successful candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to multi-task across concurrent projects, and a proactive 'can-do' attitude toward solving complex environmental challenges.About the RoleField Operations & Subcontractor OversightCoordinate and execute daily environmental field project assignments.Oversee field subcontractors(including drillers and laborers) ensuring strict adherence to project work plans, health and safety protocols (HASPs), and client/tenant constraints.Direct drilling operations utilizing various methods such as direct push, hollow stem auger, air rotary, and sonic drilling.Maintain detailed lithologic boring logs in accordance with USCS and ASTM standards.Collect multi-media environmental samples, including soil, soil gas, groundwater, and ambient air, using proper industry standard procedures.Assist with the operations, maintenance, and tracking of active remediation treatment systems.Data Analysis & Technical ReportingConduct historical site research, including regulatory file reviews and historical assessments, to develop robust site conceptual models.Manage and tabulate laboratory analytical data, ensuring data completeness, tracking quality assurance deliverables, and flagging data trends.Generate technical figures, map contours, plume maps, cross-sections, and boring logs.Draft major components of routine deliverables, assembling text, figures, tables, and appendices into complete technical reports.Project Management SupportAssist the project team with subcontractor bid collection, procurement, and preliminary project budget development.Manage assigned tasks independently to build core foundational project management skills.About YouEducation:Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in GeologyExperience:Minimum of 3 years of progressive environmental consulting or Staff Geologist experience.Certifications: Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (with valid 8-hour refresher) is highly preferred.Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with California-specific regulatory frameworks (DTSC, RWQCB) regarding sample collection, preservation, and data reporting.Technical Skills: Core proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with industry-specific logging, mapping, or environmental data modeling software (e.g., gINT, LogPlot, ArcGIS, or EquIS).Professional Drive: A strong desire to pursue professional development, including tracking towards obtaining a California Professional Geologist (PG) licensure.Travel Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and have the ability to travel to project sites and regional TRUE Environmental offices as required.$35 - $40 an hourAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.