Geologist Investigator

Company Overview:

Radiological Services International (RSI) is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996.

We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.

We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Field Geologist with the expertise to support projects in a complex geological environment on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR).

The individual will implement Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)-driven subsurface investigations including the description, logging, and interpretation of borehole information, perform and direct monitoring station inspection and maintenance, and provide environmental sampling support.

Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementation, and/or coordination of CERCLA-related subsurface investigations supporting remediation and closure under CERCLA decision documents on the ORR.
• Provide technical expertise, field execution, and review of geologic and hydrogeologic investigations including borehole field descriptions and logging.
• Direct field activities supporting the maintenance of the ORR groundwater and surface water monitoring station infrastructure.
• Support preparation of technical documents including, but not limited to, work plans, reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Support procurement of specialty subcontractors; direct and supervise associated subcontractor work.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of the ORR and the Department of Energy (DOE) preferred.
• Experience executing and/or directing field activities related to environmental regulatory requirements including CERCLA regulations and the CERCLA decision-making process.
• Experience and understanding of groundwater characterization and remediation, monitoring, development of conceptual site models, and groundwater fate and transport are preferred.
• Able to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to convey lessons learned.
• Experience in working with Federal Agencies (DOE preferred).
• Experience in working with State and Federal regulators preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.
• Self-motivated, requiring limited direction.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:

• Current RI State/DOH CLS (Clinical Lab Scientist) licensure.
• Associate's Degree in science or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to perform phlebotomy.
• Must be able to run STAT laboratory testing.
• Certified in medical technology through MLT (ASCP) or equivalent program (DHHS, NCA).