Job description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: Remote- Kansas City, MO, Sacramento, CA, Denver, CO

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Hydrogeologist provides technical expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, conceptual site modeling, environmental investigations, remediation, and reporting. This role works on multiple projects, maintains project schedules, and completes work safely and in accordance with approved work planning documents. The Hydrogeologist coordinates with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and internal staff.

Job Functions:

Supports preparation of work planning documents and associated deliverables.
Provides qualitative and quantitative interpretation of complex hydrogeologic systems and develop analytical and numerical groundwater models to characterize flow and contaminant migration pathways and assess impacts to remediation efforts
Coordinates groundwater mapping results with environmental sequence stratigraphy efforts and provides collaborative interpretation in determining contaminant transport pathways · Assists with cost estimates and proposals for projects.
Supports field investigations, data collection, subcontractor oversight, and implementation/operation & maintenance of remediation systems · Assists with preparation of after-action reports, remedial action completion reports, groundwater monitoring reports, site investigation reports, and other data deliverables.
Develops technical fact sheets, briefings, and programmatic status reports.
Willingness to be trained on / research innovative technologies.
Performs research and quantitative data analysis in support of a broad range of technical projects.
Review reports for assessing functional and technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidance.
Travels to client and project sites as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, earth sciences, or an equivalent field that meets PG registration requirements
3-7 year of relevant experience
Familiarity with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) programs and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) clients 
40-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and annual refreshers 
Specialized computer skills including database applications (MS Access, SQL, or equivalent), AutoCAD and/or GIS, groundwater modeling, and one or more geologic evaluation packages (e.g. gINT, Rockworks, Surfer, Leapfrog, MVS)
Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments on schedule and meet clients' service expectations and requirements
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients 
Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and interacting with multidisciplinary teams 
Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to pass a law enforcement/financial background check for access to military and government facilities, as needed  
On track for PG Registration; preferred
Prior federal and DoD experience; preferred