Compensation Range: $73,202- $105,750. Based on our Irvine, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location(s): Irvine, CA (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ).

This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office required.

Scientist / Geologist I

The Scientist / Geologist will work with a team of experienced hydrogeologists, engineers and environmental scientists on a variety of groundwater-related projects and investigations. The candidate will be expected to support technical work on more than one project simultaneously, work collaboratively with peers, and manage tasks with creative problem-solving skills and flexibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs field monitoring tasks that may include: recording water well information and groundwater-level measurements, or collecting groundwater and surface water samples for laboratory analyses.
• Provides support to project team members, including: developing maps, charts, and tables that convey decision-grade information; conducting research; analyzing data; preparing/writing routine reports.
• Collects, performs quality assurance/quality control checks, and uploads groundwater and surface water quality and water level data into database.
• Supports implementation of stakeholder processes, including: attending Board and technical committee meetings, taking meeting minutes, and preparing memos and presentations.
• Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, with project managers, clients, landowners, regulators, and others as required to perform job duties.
• Pursues continuous technical improvement for self and company.

Required Qualifications

• Entry level to 3 years of experience in water resources
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in the use of ArcPro or QGIS
• Experience in the use of programming languages to manipulate large data sets is preferred
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills

Education Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental science, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Travel Requirements

*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.

Standard Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

Other Unique Benefits:

You'll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You'll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.