Assistant Geologist (Kansas City, MO)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
Category: Environmental
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: February 18, 2026
Job ID: 644209
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Geologist
Location: Kansas City, MO 64114
Contract length: 12-month Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $28.25/hr - $33/hr
- Bachelor Degree in Geology or related Environmental degree required
- Related consulting experience
- Previous experience, including hazardous site assessment experience, such as Phase I, Phase II and remediation preferred
- Basic knowledge in standard geological techniques, principles and procedures
- Basic knowledge of the Unified Soil Classification System. glacial deposits, hydrogeology and ground water sampling
- Basic knowledge of OSHA, CERCLA and remedial design
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Basic knowledge in ArcGIS, RockWare, and Adobe Illustrator preferred
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
- Valid driver's license required
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training Preferred
- Assist with field related activities including logging soils, air monitoring during investigation and remediation activities, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, collection of soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis, and collection of soil for physical testing
- Assist in assessing soil and groundwater data, developing soil and groundwater sampling plans, data compilation for soil, air and groundwater analytical results
- Assist with proposal and report writing for environmental based projects
- Assist in coordinating and scheduling subcontractors for field investigation activities and assisting with site remediation planning and implementation
- Assist in coordinating laboratory analysis appropriate to the proper identification and evaluation of samples
- Assist with on-site field monitoring to document compliance with various federal, state, and local permit requirements during project construction
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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