Senior Geologist

Salary $82,267.92
– $99,946.56 Annuallyn n Location Everett, WAn n Job Type Full-Timen n Department Public Worksn n Job Number 2021-PWK8341R-FEBn n Division Public Works Engineering Geotechn n Closing 3/19/:59 PM Pacificn n Senior Geologist n Now is your chance to be a key contributing member for some of the most interesting civil engineering projects in Snohomish County.

The Geotechnical team for Snohomish County Public Works is hiring a Senior Geologist!n nThe Geotechnical team provides geological and geotechnical support for infrastructure, recreation, and natural resource projects in beautiful Snohomish County.

Apply your experience and explore innovative solutions to challenging projects where your input is welcome and appreciated throughout development and construction phases of the project.

Be part of the process from conception through realization as you develop your career and contribute to the quality of life in beautiful Snohomish County.n nThe Senior Geologist’s responsibilities require a proactive and innovative approach to project management, site reconnaissance, subsurface exploration, geotechnical analysis and design, and construction support.

We work in the office and in the field developing solutions for routine design elements, retaining structures, challenging slope stabilization measures, riverbank protection, and deep foundations.n nQualified candidates will have the ability to develop geotechnical solutions, innovate where appropriate, and have an eye for detail to ensure completeness and constructability of plans during the design phase of a project.

They will also have the ability to develop solutions to challenges encountered during construction.

This position also requires excellent communication skills, effective coordination with team members, designers, administrators, and a positive, professional attitude.n nAn Engineering Geologist License is required.n n About Engineering Services nOur Engineering Services Division in Public Works encourages a strong team environment for employees to develop career pathways with growth potential and personal satisfaction knowing their role contributes to well-constructed projects for the citizens of Snohomish County.n n About Snohomish County Public Works Department nPublic Works is the largest department in the Snohomish County government with approximately 600 employees.

Snohomish County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation according to the U.S.

Census Bureau.

This growth presents many challenges for the Public Works department in maintaining and improving critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, managing the solid waste and recycling needs of county residents, and monitoring surface water issues.

Visit the Public Works webpage to learn more.n nWhen joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported.

We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.n n Declaration of Emergency nSnohomish County is currently under a Declaration of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.n nThe County has put in place initiatives to protect the health of its employees, and as a result, this position may temporarily be assigned to telework.

There may be occasions when this position may be required to work in the office or in the field to perform certain job duties.

Safety guidelines in compliance with the state, CDC and Snohomish County Health District are required to be followed during those times.n n Benefits nSnohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents.

We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards.

Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees: Flexible work schedules for some positions Sick leave: You will accrue sick leave each month Vacation Leave: you will accrue vacation each month.

Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.

Holiday Pay: The County observes 10 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.

Pension Benefits: County employees are eligible for Washington State PERS enrollment.

Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.

Pay Increases: You will be eligible for a 5% annual step increase until you reach the top step.

About Snohomish County nSnohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains.

The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy.

Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.

We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents.

We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens.

We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.n Snohomish County
– The Future We Choose n Job Duties n BASIC FUNCTION n nTo perform and supervise environmental, geotechnical, geological, hydrogeological and materials engineering studies using applicable standard geologic and engineering principles and methods.

Assists all depart­ments within Snohomish County in providing technical support or co­ordinating the work of consultants or engineering staff in the areas of environmental, geotechnical, geological, hydrogeological and materials engineer­ing.n n STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES n Performs geotechnical/geological/hydrogeological studies for various types of projects; conducts vicinity and site reconnaissance to determine existing surficial conditions, vegetation types, wild life habitat, drainage patterns, property uses, existing prop­erty improvements, slope conditions and access requirements; conducts subsurface exploration using drill rig borings, backhoe test pits or hand-sampling techniques; supervises drill­ing personnel, works on or around drill rigs and/or backhoes to obtain representative soil and rock samples and identifies sam­ples for laboratory analysis; prepares soil/rock logs including field classification of samples in ac­cordance with the Unified Soil Classification or appropriate rock classifications, observes installation of observation wells and per­formance of in-situ permeability or percolation tests; prepares figures and technical reports of findings with recommendations for design and construction.

Performs environmental investigations to determine potential im­pacts of toxic and hazardous materials on county property or property being considered for purchase by the county; performs environmental investigations include search of county records for ownership and use of property, review of historic aerial photos of property; review of pertinent published reports and maps of the site area in the county files; performs field recon­naissance of site and adjoining properties to determine existing conditions and property uses on and around the site; correlates and reduces data to make determination of potential of contam­ination or liability to county for contamination on site; prepares figures and technical reports of findings with recommendations for any further investigation requirements; pre­pares cost estimates for further investigations and obtain ap­provals from project managers; develop and conduct subsurface environmental investigations following proper procedures for sampling, personnel health and safety; sets up testing program for collecting samples; reviews data with Washington State De­partment of /Ecology (WSDOE), if appropriate, to develop further testing requirements of clean up recommendations; prepares re­port stating findings, implications; and clean up recommen­dations if appropriate; coordinates cleanup operations if required.

Exercises independent geologic and engineering judgment to develop specific recommendations for cost effective solutions; leads and facilitates problem solving efforts; works with and coordinates the efforts of multidisciplinary teams to implement geotechnical solutions in complex public works projects.

Acts as a technical consultant for all departments within Snohomish County in dealing with environmental, geotechnical, geological, and hydrogeological issues.

Reviews independent environmental, geotechnical, and hydrogeological consultant reports for Snohomish County projects to determine if scope has been met and to insure that the recommendations are consistent with site investigation findings, design calculations; project requirements; or county, state or federal regulations.

Plans and supervises field drilling and backhoe operations.

Acts as a coordinator between the county and WSDOE on Environ­mental Site Assessment issues.

Develops scope of work and cost estimates for geotechnical, geological…..

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