Staff Geologist/Environmental Scientist

If you're passionate about the design and function of built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe.

LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy.  We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.  

Job Description

LaBella is currently looking to hire a Staff Geologist/Environmental Scientist in the Greensboro, North Carolina office of our Waste and Recycling Division. LaBella has over 1,900 employees in over 35 offices throughout 13 states and 3 countries. Our growing Greensboro office provides focused, technical environmental consulting services with the resources of a larger-sized firm. This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional with enormous upside potential as part of a growing company.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a dynamic team working on technically engaging and impactful projects. The successful candidate will perform field work including groundwater, soil, stormwater, and surface water sampling, submit samples to a laboratory for analysis, manage and evaluate field and lab data, supervise contractors and drillers, and support the preparation of reports. This individual will also assist project managers on various projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of office and field time.

Duties:

• Performing field work primarily throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and southern Virginia.
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Stormwater sampling
• Landfill gas monitoring.
• Landfill gas system operations and maintenance.
• Perform and / or supervise field activities such as borings and monitoring well installations.
• Collect, record, and organize field data in a concise manner.
• Data presentation, map creation, and report preparation.
• Prepare deliverables on time and within budget.
• Maintain open communication with project team members.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and in line with firm's core values.
• Conduct work to professional standards and following firm's QA/QC policy.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Geology or Environmental Science preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a related local environmental position.
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental consulting team environment.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined group of professionals.
• Strong communication skills (active listening, written, and verbal).
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Valid NC driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Move safely over uneven terrain.
• Lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds

Skills and Abilities

Computer skills including Microsoft office (word processing, database, spreadsheet) and Adobe Acrobat and or Bluebeam Field equipment use such as pumps, water quality meters, and landfill gas meters and or ability to learn the operation of the equipment with training

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-top (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

o   Flexible Work Schedule

o   Health/Dental Insurance

o   401k Plan with Employer Match

o   Short & Long Term Disability

o   Profit Sharing

o   Paid Time Off

o   Leadership Development Program

o   Fitness Reimbursement

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Referral Bonus Program

o   Wellness Program

o   Team Building Events

o   Community Service Events