Field Geophysicist
Field Geophysicist
Parsons Corporation
Virginia, United States
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Job Description
Field Geophysicist will be performing a variety of data collection tasks using geophysical and GPS equipment to support remedial investigation or removal action projects for Department of Defense clients at formerly used defense sites with potential unexploded ordnance contamination.
What You Will Be Doing
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range
$50,300.00 - $88,000.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description
Field Geophysicist will be performing a variety of data collection tasks using geophysical and GPS equipment to support remedial investigation or removal action projects for Department of Defense clients at formerly used defense sites with potential unexploded ordnance contamination.
What You Will Be Doing
- Conducting quality control tests and collecting digital geophysical data, and there may also be opportunities to perform other environmental remediation tasks such as soil and water sampling
- Supporting the project team by assisting with work plan preparation, report writing, and data analysis.
- Acquiring EM61-MK2, G-858, MetalMapper, MPV, UltraTEM, and APEX data
- Conducting or monitoring daily quality control tests of equipment and methods and documenting test results
- Writing geophysics sections of work plans and reports for CERCLA RI and remediation projects
- Processing EM61-MK2, G-858, MetalMapper, or MPV data using Geosoft's Oasis Montaj software
- Processing UltraTEM data using BT Field software
- Processing APEX data using EMClass software
- Interpreting geophysical data collected with the instruments listed above
- Four-year degree in geophysics, geology, or related field and 0+ years experience
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Experience with field geophysical data acquisition using the EM61-MK2, G-858, MetalMapper, TEMTADS 2x2, or APEX
- Experience with field geophysical data acquisition using RTK GPS, RTS, or SLAM positioning equipment
- Experience with Geosoft's Oasis Montaj geophysical data processing software
- Tracking QC information in an Access-format database
- Performing field and office tasks requiring the application of basic geophysical principles and theories
- Experience using MS Access databases
- Performing anomaly reacquisition using EM61-MK2, G-858, and Real Time Kinematic GPS sensors
- Will be required to obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon start (at company expense).
- Extensive travel to field sites required - 80% travel initially. 40-60% travel after gaining appropriate level of field experience
- Fieldwork involves performing physically demanding tasks and working 10-hour days (typically 4 to 5 10-hour days per week), potentially in adverse field conditions (cold, hot, high wind, dusty environment, rough terrain) in remote locations.
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range
$50,300.00 - $88,000.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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Seniority level
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Industries
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