The Geologist works with project and program managers to prepare plans and reports, conduct field sampling for site investigations, long-term monitoring, and remediation projects, and perform other tasks as required. The Geologist will serve Ahtna's environmental clients' needs by utilizing relevant experience and skills to provide professional geologic services in planning, evaluating, and performing the project scope of work. This position is mainly responsible for task management and execution of projects ranging from site investigations and monitoring to remedial activities and includes soil, water, air, and waste sampling.

This position is for Geologist with the experience and capability to manage field projects and staff with minimal oversight. This is a great position for a motivated Geologist who is looking for professional growth and leadership opportunities. This position requires fieldwork; while fieldwork is being conducted the work schedule is often 10 days on, and 4 days off.

• Performance, supervision, and coordination of field activities
• Be part of a diverse team of professionals on complicated environmental sites in challenging conditions to create a scientific understanding of the site.
• Commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols
• Plan and execute fieldwork, including sampling, drilling, well installation, subcontractor coordination, analytical laboratory management, soil vapor assessment, and construction oversight
• Lithological logging and interpretation of subsurface conditions
• Collect and interpret field data from various media and sample methods
• Review and interpret analytical results; provide field consultations as required
• Subcontractor and client coordination of field activities
• Review and develop project documents and reports, proposals, investigation documents, decision documents, and implementation plans
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities
• Build strong collaborative relationships with Ahtna employees, clients, and subcontractors
• Fieldwork will include travel in both aircraft and motor vehicles for upwards of 30% of the time-dependent upon project demands
• Strong writing skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Project assistance to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on assigned tasks
• Execute assigned tasks in accordance with work plans and direction from higher-level staff
• Acquire and/or develop an area of technical expertise
• Engage with program and project managers for task assignments
• 30% - 50% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations

• Provide client support to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projects
• Maintain 1-2 areas of technical expertise
• Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locations
• Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
• Assist with task order and project proposals
• Technical mentoring
• 30% - 50% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations

• Provide client support to program and project managers; scope, schedule, and budget on projects
• Maintain 2 areas of technical expertise
• Lead teams performing project tasks, both in the office and field locations
• Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
• Assist with task order and project proposals
• Lead and mentor team members
• Manage projects involving site characterization, long-term monitoring, and similar tasks
• 20% - 50% of the time may be spent conducting fieldwork, potentially in remote locations

• Professional Geologist Registration
• Certified Environmental Manager
• 8-Hourur HAZWOPER Refresher
• CPR/1st Aid Certified
• Experience working on projects with Federal clients
• DoD Experience
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 10 hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials.

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May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.