Geologist/Hydrogeologist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The State of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Geologist/Hydrogeologist (NS) to manage the stewardship of closed sites across programs under the Superfund and Brownfields Redevelopment sections. This position requires reviewing complex geological reports, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring protection of public health during redevelopment.

Occasional travel within North Carolina is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, geosciences, physical science or related field; or engineering with 30 credit hours of geological science coursework.
• Licensure as Professional Geologist by NC Board (if required) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and evaluate land use to protect public health and environment during property redevelopment.
• Conduct risk evaluations using DEQ protocols and tools across site media.
• Assess vapor intrusion risk and review vapor mitigation designs for DEQ compliance.
• Present and communicate technical information to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or related field

Job description

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Waste Management

Job Classification Title

Geologist/Hydrogeologist (NS)

Position Number

60034632

Grade

NC18

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina’s environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public’s health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state’s school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

*This position will require occasional travel to project locations within the State of North Carolina.*

This hydrogeologist position will serve as a Project Manager who will manage the stewardship of closed sites in various programs (primarily Pre-Regulatory Landfill Unit and Dry-Cleaning Solvent Act Program) in the Superfund Section and Brownfields Redevelopment Section to ensure that post closure requirements are being maintained to prevent exposure to contamination.

This Project Manager position will oversee the stewardship of sites that have existing land use restrictions and/or are undergoing redevelopment/reuse. Work will include review of complex geological/hydrogeological reports, plans, designs, etc. to ensure that contamination is handled properly to prevent exposure. Other duties include performing risk assessments that apply geologic principles to ensure safe redevelopment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, evaluate land use, guide environmental assessment, and conduct risk evaluations for the purposes of ensuring that prospective developers and/or property owners protect public health and the environment when redeveloping properties and ensuring compliance with existing Land Use Restrictions.
• Using factors such as chemical types, concentration levels and exposure routes (such as direct contact, surface water, groundwater, and air) the hydrogeologist will conduct risk assessments using DEQ established protocols and tools.
• This hydrogeologist will conduct risk evaluations from various site media to determine vapor intrusion risk, review vapor mitigation designs for completion in accordance with existing DEQ guidance and evaluate pre- and post-occupancy data to determine if vapor mitigation systems are functioning as intended.
• Present and communicate technical information to stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $69,000

This position may be located at the following locations:

Green Square, 217 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC

Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Ave, Mooresville, NC

Winston-Salem Regional Office, 450 West Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

Waste Management | NC DEQ.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service LoanForgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in geology, geosciences, physical science or a related field, or engineering with 30 credit hours of geological science course work from an accredited college or university. Some positions may require licensure as a Professional Geologist by the North Carolina Board for the Licensing of Geologists; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.