Overview

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (Tanaq) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of hazardous & toxic waste restoration and military munitions site management. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

Position Summary

Tanaq is seeking a Staff Geologist to support geologic and hydrogeologic investigations with oversight from registered or certified Project Geologist. Works with other geologists, engineers, and/or field technicians on field investigations that include well drilling and installation, environmental investigations, and remediation efforts at various project locations.

This is a hybrid remote position that requires travel to and onsite work at project work sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of drilling subcontractors.
• Log soil samples and drill cuttings and prepare soil boring logs and well construction records.
• In collaboration with Project Geologist, determine appropriate well construction details based on lithologic findings.
• Conduct aquifer testing, including slug tests and aquifer pumping tests.
• Evaluate aquifer testing data to determine aquifer and formation characteristics.
• Support preparation of subcontract specifications for drilling and subsurface investigation subcontractors.
• Support competitive procurement of drilling and subsurface investigation subcontractors.
• May serve as Field Team Leader during field investigations, leading sampling of groundwater, soil, sediment, and surface water for laboratory analysis.
• Support preparation of lithologic logs, potentiometric surface maps, geographic information system (GIS) maps, and tables presenting results of field investigations.
• Draft reports, including descriptions of geology, hydrogeology, extent of contamination, and fate and transport of site contaminants.
• Support development of site remediation processes, including removal actions and in-situ treatment.
• Support remediation planning, including preparation of planning and safety documents.
• Oversee contractors conducting site remediation field activities, including groundwater injections and removal actions.
• Review drilling subcontractor invoices and evaluate subcontractor performance in accordance with approved plans.
• Position will require travel and onsite work supporting projects in various US states, including but not limited to: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, MD, MO, MS, NM, OK, VA.
• Position is expected to travel up to 70% of the time.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of relevant field experience as geologist. Experience with environmental geology and investigations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clear and satisfactory driving record.

Education and Training

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in geology or hydrogeology from accredited institution.
• Should have Geologist in Training (GIT) certification from at least one US State that participates in National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) licensure, or be qualified to take GIT examination within first year of employment.

While Executive Order 14042 is not being enforced at this time, we reserve the right to request proof of COVID19 vaccination, proof of eligibility for an exemption, or periodic testing should the federal agency that this position supports require it.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to travel to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences. Ability to travel (approximately 70% of time) and perform onsite work supporting projects in various US states, including but not limited to: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, MD, MO, MS, NM, OK, VA.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and while working on a computer.
• Physically able to travel to field sites and traverse large areas by foot.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds and handle field equipment as needed.

Who We Are

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) restoration and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the US Forest Service (USFS). TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

Tanaq Environmental, LLC, a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions at TEL are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.