Environmental Hydrogeologist - PFAS & Contaminant Focus

Department of Environmental Protection; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta, Maine seeks an Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist to provide professional hydrogeologic services for investigation, remediation, and monitoring of contaminated sites, including PFAS. The position emphasizes data collection, GIS, and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include geologist licensure, broad hydrogeology knowledge, and the ability to manage projects, review work plans, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Eight-year combination of education and experience in hydrogeology, hydrology and geology.
• Licensed as a Geologist by the Board of Licensure of Geologists and Soil Scientists.
• Knowledge of PFAS and contaminant fate in subsurface.
• Familiarity with GIS, data visualization software, statistics and plotting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrogeologic investigations, remediation and monitoring for contaminated sites.
• Oversee and participate in soil and hydrogeologic investigations and review work plans and reports.
• Collaborate with DEP staff and other agencies to achieve cleanup goals.
• Present conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Hydrogeology expertise

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Education

Geologist licensure

Geology/Hydrogeology degree

Tools

GIS

Statistical software

Geochemical data plotting

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta, Maine seeks an Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist to provide professional hydrogeologic services for investigation, remediation, and monitoring of contaminated sites, including PFAS. The position emphasizes data collection, GIS, and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include geologist licensure, broad hydrogeology knowledge, and the ability to manage projects, review work plans, and collaborate across