Junior Geologist

About Paragon Professional Services, LLC

Paragon Professional Services, LLC (Paragon) is a BSNC company. Paragon received in August 2016. Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

• Perform field work as assigned
• Perform sampling of environmental media (soil, soil vapor, groundwater, sediment, surface water, etc.) and document field observations
• Perform data collection and documentation related to field activities
• Oversee drilling subcontractors, lithologic logging of soil, interpretation of geologic depositional environments and hydrogeologic conditions
• Perform operation and maintenance activities on soil vapor extraction systems
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work outside normal business hours and/or in unfavorable weather conditions
• Support the analysis and interpretation of field data
• Update/prepare work plans
• Prepare data reports, boring logs, and other technical reports
• Data entry and QA/QC of data tables, maps, reports, and other work products

• Education Requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in geology, geosciences, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Level of Experience Requirements: 0‑2 years of relevant professional experience
• Completed coursework including but not limited to geology, upper‑division field geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, hydrogeology, structural geology and mineralogy or equivalents
• Willing and able to travel, with up to an 80/20 field‑to‑office based ratio to support multiple projects in the first years of employment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in soil and/or water sampling
• Some field experience from coursework, internship, or previous position
• Familiarity with technical data analysis and contamination delineation techniques
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

• Ability to find solutions to unique logistical and environmental challenges
• Ability to perform quality control functions during site work
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free…