Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community “We care for our communities”
• Integrity “We act with integrity”
• Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
• Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
• Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”                                                

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a Geoscientist II to join our Environmental team in San Antonio, TX.  The Geoscientist II responsibilities encompass supporting a successful business practice in Raba Kistner’s Geoscience Service Line.   Responsibilities include performance of field activities including but not limited to site visits, data collection, geologic mapping, soil and groundwater sampling activities, and monitoring well installation. Geoscientist II responsibilities also include assisting with preparation of report graphics and written environmental reports and proposals.  Secondary responsibilities include performance of internal projects as needed including but not limited to the development of internal documents, databases, and statements of qualifications.  The Geoscientist II may also have the opportunity to oversee project budgets, subcontractors, and manage client relationships to a limited degree.  Additional duties include overseeing, teaching, mentoring, and training others on performance of technical and other job duties pertaining to Geosciences services. Other responsibilities include: 

• Conduct Phase I and/or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) including field work, data reduction, and reporting as necessary to support Geosciences and Due Diligence projects. 
• Conduct field work and data reduction as directed to support projects executed by other Environmental Service Lines (i.e., Natural Resources, Regulatory Compliance, Cultural Resources).
• Assist with the performance of geophysical evaluations.
• Oversee installation of groundwater monitoring wells and conduct well development, purging, and sampling.
• Collect representative samples of soil, groundwater, and other environmental media in accordance with environmental protocols.
• Develop and interpret geosciences and environmental information and prepare technical reports and other written deliverables with minimal direction.
• Coordinate activities of subcontractors on assigned projects.
• Assist in preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications (SOQs).
• Conduct research and/or assist in conducting "walk-throughs" of project sites for the purpose of preparing proposals for projects.
• Learn and understand project financial management fundamentals and resources and assist with the oversight and management of project schedules and budgets as required. 
• Oversee/train others in the execution of technical duties and/or project financial management tasks. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology. Master’s degree in Geology preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. 
• Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) certification through the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists or ability to obtain GIT certification within 6 months of employment.
• 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER/8-hour refresher.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

Basic knowledge or proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications (i.e., ESRI ArcGIS software); Specialized training, course work, or certificate in GIS is preferred. Basic knowledge or proficiency with recreational and/or mapping-grade Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS). Familiarity with geologic conditions in Texas; specific knowledge of San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Houston conditions preferred. Excellent working knowledge of Phase I and Phase II ESA requirements and components per the applicable ASTM standards.

Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc. Ability to effectively communicate information both written and oral and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. 

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. 

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, taste or smell, utilize hand tools such as sledge hammers, shovels, and picks, and drive vehicle short and/or long distances; occasionally climb or balance; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May be occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, depth vision. 

Work environment may require potential exposure occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. Regularly deal with outdoor weather conditions and with vibration. Noise level for this position is moderate.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. 

EOE/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace

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