Geomorphologist / Geologist

Office location: Arcata, Berkeley, or Davis CA  

Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated geomorphologist and/or geologist to serve as a member of an inter-disciplinary team working on watershed management, habitat restoration and regulatory compliance projects. 

The environmental scientist will be responsible for:

• Participating in interdisciplinary teams focused on watershed assessment, habitat enhancement, instream flow analyses and water conservation planning, and sediment source identification and erosion control;
• Field data collection, GIS analysis, and reporting of geomorphologic, hydrologic, and physical components of aquatic and riparian habitat information;
• Preparing environmental compliance documents; and
• Technical and analytical support in developing engineering designs for restoration projects and to support regulatory compliance projects.

Qualified applicants should possess:

• MS or BS with 3+ years of experience in fields of geology, geomorphology, and hydrology; experience applying geomorphic and/or geotechnical expertise to civil and environmental engineering desirable;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to organize resources, prepare and/or execute detailed work plans, analyze data and confidently interact with project team members and clients;
• Excellent technical writing skills in scientific report format, literature review summaries, and document editing;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, GIS, R-Statistics and/or other statistical analysis and database software;
• Experience in geomorphic mapping and surveying (e.g., robotic total station, RTK GPS, and related topographic and bathymetric survey equipment), stream gaging and sediment sampling, basic analytical methods in hydrology and hydraulics, and aquatic and riparian habitat mapping;
• Willingness to travel and work long hours in the field (often in rural and challenging environments) or the office to meet project needs/deadlines; and
• Experience with construction observation.

Availability, Compensation and Application Details:

• Apply for the position here: https://stillwatersci.bamboohr.com/careers/61?source=aWQ9MzE%3D
• Full-time position in Berkeley, Arcata, or Davis, CA;.
• Stillwater Sciences provides a competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan, full health and dental care and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) after entry criteria are met.
• $62,000-$74,000 annually; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Out-of-town work (requiring overnight stays) may be required (field efforts, meetings, and conferences).
• Please provide a cover letter describing experience, a resume, and a writing sample in MS Word or PDF format.
• Resumes without a cover letter and writing sample will not be considered.

About Stillwater Sciences:

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions for aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a healthy blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the collaborative nature of our work and given that our company is a Federal contractor, Stillwater Sciences employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or apply for an accommodation for a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief), and we strongly encourage employees receive booster shots.