Senior Geologist at GPAC

About the Role:

Our client is actively seeking a Licensed Professional Geologist or Certified Engineering Geologist in California to lead their Forestry team. This position plays a critical role in geologic and slope stability assessments for private timberlands. The Senior Geologist will oversee Timber Harvest Plans, Habitat Conservation Plan compliance, watershed analysis, and landslide mitigation while mentoring a team of geologists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Supervise and mentor geologists and geologists-in-training.
• Training: Deliver geologic training sessions for foresters and resource professionals.
• Field Work: Conduct geologic field studies, mapping, and aerial photographic analysis.
• Regulatory Compliance: Prepare Timber Harvest Plans and Watershed Wide Waste Discharge Reports.
• Restoration: Manage road construction, repair, and stream restoration with minimal environmental impact.
• Data Analysis: Maintain a landslide inventory and analyze watershed data.
• Collaboration: Work with Registered Professional Foresters and resource professionals.
• Public Presentations: Share geologic findings in both private and public settings.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Geomorphology, Soil Science, or Watershed Science.
• Experience: At least 5 years in forestry geosciences or related fields.
• Licensure: Must hold or be able to attain a California Professional Geologist or Certified Engineering Geologist license.
• Skills: Proficient in GPS, topographic mapping, ArcView/ArcPro, and MS Office Suite (CAD experience is a plus).
• Physical Capability: Comfortable hiking steep terrains and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of mass wasting geomorphology and soil conservation in forested environments.

Work Environment:

• Conditions: Frequent exposure to steep terrains, adverse weather, and varying outdoor conditions.
• Equipment: Regular use of four-wheel-drive and all-terrain vehicles.
• Environment: Moderate noise levels with occasional exposure to airborne particles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $175,000 (based on experience, education, and location)

Job Type:

Full-Time

How to Apply:

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team, please submit your resume to C.J. Schmatjen at

This is an exciting opportunity to lead sustainable forest management efforts. Apply now to join our client's innovative team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.