Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist with 4 or more years’ experience for our Richmond, Virginia office. We’re growing, and this is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming environmental professional to grow with us! This is a role for a dynamic individual looking for career growth in our Environmental Department, which serves a diverse client base, providing due diligence, regulatory consulting, site remediation, and similar services.
Environmental Scientist Responsibilities and Requirements
- Preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Experience working with various VDEQ programs, including UST Program and the Voluntary Remediation Program
- Experience working with asbestos and lead-based paint preferred
- Prepare accurate Daily Field Reports, Chain of Custody forms, field logs, sketches, and similar project documentation
- Regulatory interaction, Brownfields redevelopment, vapor intrusion and site remediation experience
- Self-motivated, organized, and focused, with good attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A desire to grow professionally
- BS Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering
GTA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Yearly bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program
- Free membership to professional societies
- Professional Growth & Advancement – we’ll help you get there! - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, Software Training
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company picnics and events and a great working environment!
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.
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What We Do
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) was incorporated in 1985 and employs more than 500 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. GTA focuses on geotechnical issues such as subsurface exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering; groundwater resource and wastewater disposal issues; construction observation and materials testing; environmental issues from environmental assessments through management of remediation for contaminated water and soil; and natural resource services ranging from natural resource inventories to federal and state permit processing. Superior delivery of service and creative solutions complement our capabilities and collective commitment to our clients.
We provide these services for a wide range of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Our 21 office locations include: Quakertown, York, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh Metro, PA; Northeastern, OH; Somerset and Little Ferry, NJ; Abingdon, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick, and Waldorf, MD; New Castle and Georgetown, DE; Richmond and Sterling, VA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC (GTA Associates, Inc.); and Orlando, FL.
Project types include: residential, retail, office, data centers, warehouse, industrial, energy, government, institutional, and recreational facilities. We also provide infrastructure design and improvement projects including roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, landfills, and utilities.
Accreditations: AASHTO and Army Corps of Engineers accredited soil, aggregate, and concrete laboratory facilities.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, and offer the foundation, tools, and resources for them to excel, which in turn provides optimum results for our clients.
