Staff Geologist

BSK Associates is seeking an energetic and hardworking Staff Geologist for a position within the Geotechnical Group at our Livermore (Bay Area) office located at 399 Lindbergh Avenue in Livermore, CA working on education, healthcare, public works, transportation, solar, and water related projects. You will have the opportunity to work with mid-and senior-level engineers and geologists. Celebrating more than 58 years, we are an employee-owned and successful firm with a great work atmosphere. What makes us so special? 

• We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) owned firm, which means all employees/owners have a voice and directly impact and benefit from the firm's success. 
• Our very friendly work environment where you will feel welcome, will have the tools to do your job, are able to be yourself, and can be a stakeholder in our projects. 
• Our management that trusts you to do your job well, is approachable, and knows that safety and life/work balance are more than just words. 
• Our organization that revolves around our values of service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, personal accountability, and proactivity. You will be living these values. 
• Our professional licensing initiative that assists qualified candidates to become licensed engineers and geologists. 

Compensation: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour depending on experience and number of current certifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for collections, documentation, analysis and reporting of field data; including construction observation and testing for compliance with construction plans and specifications, field sampling, geotechnical/geological logging of bore holes and test pits/trenches, landslide investigations, fault studies/investigation (including trenching), computer drafting, report writing, task management, and general support as needed for mid- and senior-level engineers and geologists. This position will be a mix of office and fieldwork. As part of fieldwork, you may be asked to drive a company vehicle to any of our projects throughout California, but primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties. You must be capable of taking directions and completing work independently with basic supervision. We are seeking a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and be part of a top-notch team. As your experience and technical judgement increases, tasks may include developing scope of services and fees, interacting with Client representatives, reviewing laboratory test data for completeness and accuracy, deriving conclusions and recommendations based on site geology and subsurface findings, and project coordination and management. 

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or similar Earth Science from an ABET accredited university 
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Valid California Driver's License 
• Have and maintain a clean driving record
• Ability to understand and read construction plans and specifications that are applicable to the inspection duties and requirements 
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time 
• Ability to lift and transport for short distances a minimum of 50 pounds 
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with others 
• Willing to travel to project locations throughout California, but primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 

Preferred Qualifications (but not required): 

• Registered as a Geologist-in-Training (GIT) or be ready to take the GIT Exam upon hiring 
• 1 to 2 years of experience 
• Nuclear gauge safety certification 
• Nuclear density gauge experience 
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training 
• ICC soils certification