Hydrogeologist - Mid-Career

MID-CAREER HYDROGEOLOGIST

POSITION:              Hydrogeologist

CLASSIFICATION:    Exempt

REPORTS TO:         Practice Director

LOCATION:            Santa Barbara or Morro Bay

SALARY RANGE:   $77,750.00 – $109,000.00 (exclusive of bonuses and other rewards) While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (GSI), is an employee-owned hydrogeologic and environmental consulting firm with California offices in Santa Barbara and Morro Bay. As hydrogeologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and water experts, we focus on helping our clients protect our shared natural resources. We help develop and manage groundwater resources and ensure the long-term sustainability and reliability of this invaluable resource. As an example, we have long been a champion of using aquifer storage and recovery technologies to save water for drought conditions and provide environmental benefits to fish and streams which may be impacted by development and climate change.  

We are seeking a skilled project manager with experience in California water supply issues to help manage a thriving and growing base of groundwater projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, high-performing team of professionals making a positive impact in the water industry.  

Our mid-career Hydrogeologists play a crucial role by combining technical expertise with strong managerial and leadership skills. They ensure the successful completion of projects through complex analyses, meticulous project management, and insightful interpretation of data. They typically manage smaller projects (or aspects of larger projects) with the potential to take on more complex projects as experience is acquired. Their ability to mentor junior staff and cultivate client relationships underscores their pivotal contribution to our continued growth and success in the industry.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Complete complex analyses and calculations.
• Manage and organize field programs and conduct technical briefings to field staff.
• Perform interpretation of subsurface data.
• Generate complete technical reports and proposals.
• Participate in technical review of project work and reports.
• Develop project budgets and scopes for review by senior-level project manager.
• Participate in contract review.
• Develop and maintain client contact before and after completion of job.
• Participate in marketing activities.
• Mentor entry-level and other mid-career staff to develop skills in fieldwork, data interpretation and project management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:  

• Professional geologist or certified hydrogeologist license within the state that work will be performed is preferred.
• Current and valid driver's license and clean driving record.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the required knowledge and abilities include:  

•  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in hydrogeology or geology plus a minimum of 6 to 7 years of professional experience;
• or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in hydrogeology or geology plus a minimum of 8 to 9 years of professional experience.
• Experience in water resources planning, water supply development, and/or groundwater management in California.
• Advanced coursework in hydrogeology.
• Two (2) years experience in managing projects.

VALUED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Experience in groundwater supply, environmental groundwater characterization, and/or water resource management projects, including preparation of technical reports and proposals and budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of groundwater flow and well hydraulics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:   The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

The work performed is conducted primarily in a professional office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.