Senior Environmental Geologist

Padre Associates: Your Partner in Environmental and Geoenvironmental Solutions Padre Associates is a leading environmental science and geoenvironmental consulting firm, providing innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. Established in 1996, Padre offers a comprehensive range of services, including environmental sciences, geoenvironmental services, and geotechnical/civil engineering. Why Choose Padre Associates? Whether you're facing intricate regulatory hurdles or require expert oversight for natural resource projects, Padre Associates provides the consulting and contracting services you need. They are dedicated to helping clients navigate and resolve their most demanding environmental issues with precision and expertise. Key Capabilities: Environmental Sciences: Specializing in natural resource management and compliance. Geoenvironmental Services: Addressing geological and environmental concerns with integrated solutions. Geotechnical/Civil Engineering: Delivering sound engineering practices for environmental projects. Partner with Padre Associates to ensure your projects are environmentally sound and responsibly managed. True Environmental is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Geologist to support the increasing growth of project work within our Environmental Services business line, facilitate environmental compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations for public and private clients across all of our Client Sectors.  The preferred candidate would be a State of California Professional Geologist (CA PG) with proven experience supporting characterization and remediation projects in a senior technical role as well as supporting clients in a regulatory liaison role.  Primary responsibilities will include the development, budgeting, planning and implementation of remedial investigations, remedial actions, and optimization of existing methods and remedies.  Other responsibilities will include preparation of proposals and work plans, overseeing and mentoring project staff, and completion of reports.  The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives, government regulators, and True Environmental colleagues alike.  Strong people skills with a collaborative demeanor is required.  The candidate will have flexibility to work from partner offices in San Diego, California, and/or remotely from the San Diego, CA Region. The Senior Environmental Geologist (CA PG) will support and manage new and existing projects as well as assist with business development. Proven experience in environmental analysis, compliance, and public/stakeholder involvement will be needed to lead, author, and review technical reports. At a minimum, the applicant should have direct experience with the environmental due diligence surveys/documentation/approvals both for private and public projects that may be regulated under California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB / SWRCB), U.S. and Cal EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control, RCRA, or other regulatory governing oversight. This team member will have direct contact with regulatory agencies and clients.  This person will also work with multidisciplinary project teams, with proven experience to lead through the process.   The candidate must be motivated to identify, pursue, and expand True Environmental’s client base and industry presence, while being responsive to our current client needs. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects.  The preferred candidate will have a desire to tackle challenging projects, remain engaged in industry technological advances, apply thoughtful and effective solutions and travel as necessary to meet project and client needs.