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Entry Level Scientist/Geologist/Engineer – Arizona

1 Job Description Job Title: Entry Level Scientist/ Geologist /Engineer Position Type : Salary Full Time Department: Site Characterization and Remediation FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Phoenix, Arizona; Pinyon Environmental, Inc. Rate of Pay: $5 2 ,000 - $ 58,000 Who do we want to join our team? Pinyon Environmental, Inc. (Pinyon), eagerly invites motivated people to join our growing team. Pinyon prides itself on its culture — our team is dedicated to each other and the communities in which we live, work, and serve. We are actively hiring people who are excited about developing themselves and creating a long - lasting and fulfilling career . At Pinyon, successful team membe rs are creative problem solvers and life - long learners. Pinyon eagerly tackles challenging problems for our clients (our motto is, “we run towards the problem ” ) and we strive to keep staff engaged by bringing in meaningful and interesting projects for our staff to work on for great clients. You will work in a flexible work environment that i s focused on providing you with opportunities to achieve your career and life objectives, while helping our clients design and build environmentally sustainable projec ts. Our firm is extremely proud of a culture founded in the principal values of character, efficiency, personal responsibility, quality, responsiveness, team, and timeliness. We have a passion for the environment and our communities, and we are proud to wo rk on some of the most visible, unique, challenging, and rewarding projects in Colorado and beyond. You will join a team of highly respected professionals an d a firm with one of the best reputations of producing excellent services. We continuously strive t o create a fun and collaborative work environment that makes us all excited to come to work every day. About Pinyon Pinyon was established in 1993 by president and CEO, Lauren Evans, PE, and over the past 2 9 years she has grown Pinyon from a one - woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving, employee - owned environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs approximately 8 0 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to i nclude branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client - centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients’ needs while pro tecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Our team is energized by working in a f lexible, fast - paced, and collaborat ive environment, solving complex problems for our clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, one of the largest in Colorado, we are the go - to firm for permitting and compliance under state and federal regulations. Pinyon is committed to co ntinuing to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the Rocky Mountain West. Position Summary This position will support the projects from our Phoenix, Arizona office and will consist of approximately 50 - 75% fieldwork on projects across Arizona. Fieldwork may include a variety of environmental sampling as referred to below and may require trave l for extended periods (i.e., 2+ weeks at a time in Arizona or other western states). Applicants should be self - motiva ted , have strong interpersonal skills, and be willing to work in a growing office setting away from the company’s headquarters. Candidates must be interested in performing a variety of tasks, which may include tasks such as completing Phase I and II Enviro nmental Site Assessments (ESAs) ; soil logging during the completion of soil borings/groundwater monitoring well installation; collection of soil and groundwater samples; assisting with regulatory compliance efforts such as permitting ; and writing technical reports summarizing field investigations. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to those stated above. Training (internal or external) will be provided as required by the task and individual experience. Essential Responsibilities Conduct Phase I ESAs , Phase II ESAs , Preliminary Investigation, Remedial Investigations, and Environmental audits. Perform field tasks, such as soil logging, preparation of boring logs, monitoring well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, water level/groundwater gradient surveys, ground elevation surveys, etc., with minimal supervision. Plan, execute, analyze, and report on site investigations . Apply standard field practices and techniques in specific situations. Drive company, rental, or personal vehicles (mileage will be reimbursed) to report to job sites, sample delivery , etc.

2 Understand, interpret, and apply environmental regulations. Communicate effectively throughout the project lifecycle; proactively responds to internal and external client requests. Apply knowledge of natural sciences (geology, soil characteristics, chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations. Maintain project documents and records in an organized and easily understood fashion. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s deg ree i n Environmental Science , Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geologic Engineering, GeoScience or similar field . Education and experience can be substituted for a degree. 0 to 2 years of experience completing Phase I and Phase II ESAs, subsurface investigations, site characterization, subcontractor oversight, borehole logging , monitoring well construction, technical writing, and /or soil and groundwater sampling. Fam iliarity with standard environmental field equipment (photoionization detector, water level meter, water quality meter, survey equipment, health and safety equipment, methane monitoring equipment, colorimetric tubes , etc.) beneficial but not required. Comp letion of 40 - hour OSHA training is preferred but not required ; however, the expectation is that the candidate will complete training as required . Applicant must be familiar with (or become familiar with) the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). Asbestos sampling experience and certifications beneficial . Lead sampling experience and certifications beneficial. Applicant must be willing to take on tasks that are outside of their area of study or professional experience and be eager to cross - train in multiple environmental disciplines to gain a wide - ranging skill set. Candidates should have the capacity to work outdoors in all seasons through various kinds of weather , extended workdays or work weeks may be required . Ability to work independently or in a group. Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds. Work - related travel in Arizona will be required. Travel may be overnight and sometimes week(s) at a time. Work - related travel outside of Arizona may be required. Very self - motived and willing to work in a dynamic office setting. Effective communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check. Summary of Benefits Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; health insurance through United Health; life insurance; long term disability; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus pr ogram, profit share program, and spot bonus program s . EEO Statement Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender ident ity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reviewed By: Date: Approved By: Date: Last Updated By: Date/Time:

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