Environmental Project Manager – Oil Remediation

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division, Oil Remediation & Compliance Bureau, is seeking a Project Manager for a full-time vacancy at 29 Hazen Drive, Concord. Typical starting pay is $33.31–$42.60 per hour.

The role provides technical hydrogeological and regulatory expertise for investigation, remediation, and management of petroleum-contaminated sites, with required environmental science background and driving license.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in environmental science, environmental conservation, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, geochemistry, geology, or hydrogeology.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work at uncontrolled oil and hazardous waste sites in accordance with Federal and State regulations and the terms of the State/EPA cooperative agreements.
• Must be able to adhere to personnel protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses groundwater contamination at sites of varying complexity to develop investigation and remedial action strategies in accordance with agency rules and policies.
• Reviews, evaluates, and analyses complex hydrogeological reports submitted by consultants that evaluate the behavior and fate of groundwater and soil contamination that may pose a risk.
• Interprets hydrogeologic information at petroleum contaminated sites to characterize contamination and approves remedial actions in compliance with NHDES rules.
• Communicates with responsible parties, industry representatives, consultants, and attorneys to ensure understanding of investigations and remedial actions.
• Supervises consultant field investigations and analysis to ensure adequate hydrogeological information and QA for regulatory decisions.
• Develops remedial action requirements and long-term groundwater monitoring for contaminated sites and issues groundwater management permits.
• Coordinates with parties to develop work scope and budgets for reimbursement through Petroleum Reimbursement Fund.
• Reviews, adjusts, and recommends payment of Petroleum Reimbursement Fund claims.
• Coordinates with agency staff across divisions for groundwater issues to ensure consistent policy implementation.
• Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department’s mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4.5 years experience OR 8.5 years education/experience after high school

Job description

State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division, Oil Remediation & Compliance Bureau, is seeking a Project Manager for a full-time vacancy at 29 Hazen Drive, Concord. Typical starting pay is $33.31–$42.60 per hour.

The role provides technical hydrogeological and regulatory expertise for investigation, remediation, and management of petroleum-contaminated sites, with required environmental science background and driving license.