Geologist 3 (20043536)

Ohio EPA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio EPA is seeking a skilled Geologist to join our team at the Central Office in Columbus, Ohio, within the Division of Materials and Waste Management. The role focuses on protecting groundwater resources near waste management facilities, evaluating contamination sources, and reviewing reports and data.

You will support compliance efforts, provide technical guidance to local officials and industry, and may participate in hearings or litigation to communicate technical information to public and

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science; AND 24 mos. exp.
• OR completion of graduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science; AND 12 mos. exp.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate groundwater sources near waste management facilities and review hydrogeologic reports.
• Investigate groundwater areas near waste sites to assess environmental impacts and compliance.
• Develop strategies for bringing about compliance, including enforcement referrals.
• Provide technical assistance on groundwater monitoring and protection to officials, consultants, and industry.

Skills

Geology/Hydrology

Public Relations

Technical Writing

Technical Documentation

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Equipment Operations

Public Speaking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Focus

Education

Undergraduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or related

Graduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or related

Job description

Where We Need You

Ohio EPAwants you toserve in this rolewithin the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at ourCentral Office inColumbus, Ohio.

WhatWe’reLooking For

Geologist 3

Where We Need You

Ohio EPAwants you toserve in this rolewithin the Division of Materials and Waste Management (DMWM) at ourCentral Office inColumbus, Ohio.

WhyWe Need You

Ohio EPA is seeking a skilled Geologist to join our team that is helping protect Ohio’s groundwater resources near waste management facilities.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will evaluate existing and potential sources of groundwater contamination at regulated landfills, construction and demolition debris facilities, and related sites. You’ll review detailed hydrogeologic reports, monitoring plans, water quality data, and engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. As part of your field duties, you’ll investigate and research groundwater areas near waste sites to assess environmental impacts. You’ll also collect and interpret groundwater data to respond to complaints and recommend actions to prevent or minimize contamination. When necessary, you’ll help develop strategies to turn around non-compliant facilities, including enforcement referrals. You’ll be a trusted resource for local and county officials, health boards, consultants, and industries by providing technical consultation and assistance on best practices, standards, and regulations for groundwater monitoring and protection. You may also participate in hearings or litigation and present subject information to the public or technical audiences.

Let’s Recap The Key Tasks

• Review hydrogeological documentation to support groundwater protection at waste management facilities.
• Investigate groundwater areas near waste sites to assess environmental impacts.
• Plan and develop strategies for bringing about compliance including enforcement referrals.
• Provide technical assistance to local officials, consultants, and the regulated industry on effective solid waste management.

• GEOLOGY PREFERRED
• Completion of undergraduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science; AND 24 mos. exp. in geologic field, laboratory &/or drafting methods & techniques.
• OR completion of graduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science; AND 12 mos. exp. in geologic field, laboratory &/or drafting methods.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Geology/Hydrology, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Equipment Operations, Public Speaking, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Customer Focus

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Erika Carleski

Work Location

Lazarus Government Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$31.47 - $46.08

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Equipment Operations, Geology/Hydrology, Public Relations, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are

We’retheOhio Environmental Protection Agency, a regulatory organizationthat’scommitted toprotectingthe environment and public healthbyensuring compliance with federal and state laws.(Wedo this through someinnovative,interesting,and fulfilling work!)