GEOSCIENCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 43,000 - 59,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

State of New Hampshire is hiring a Geoscience Program Specialist to coordinate geologic and hydrologic data activities and provide expert GIS support for statewide resource investigation, monitoring, and mapping.

The role emphasizes data management, public accessibility, and collaboration with the NH Geological Survey to advance geoscience projects and reporting across the state.

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.
> Fields must be environmental science, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or related field.
> Two years of supervisory duties and preparation of environmental documents.

Responsibilities

Supervises the statewide groundwater level monitoring network and publishes the monthly report.
Contributes GIS and data management expertise to geologic mapping, planning, fieldwork and publication.
Coordinates geologic hazards projects with senior science personnel and the State Geologist.
Collects, analyzes, and publishes geospatial data to assess geologic/hydrogeologic resources.
Plans and reviews statewide data collection initiatives and geospatial datasets.
Monitors groundwater-related field services and ensures contract deliverables meet terms.
Develops and maintains programming and web mapping services for data storage and public access.
Supervises groundwater level data collection and quality control procedures.
Responds to data requests from the public and officials.

Skills

GIS analysis

Geoscience data

Public stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4.5 years exp

Equivalent: 8.5 years edu/experience

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Relational databases

Python

.NET

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE / NEW HAMPSHIRE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301

GEOSCIENCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Position #42721

Typical Starting Salary: $31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

Summary:

To coordinate and support a range of geologic and hydrologic data activities including the collection, management, analysis, and presentation of data, and providing expert GIS support for statewide resource investigation, monitoring, and mapping programs within the New Hampshire Geological Survey.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM 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. Relevant areas must be in the fields of environmental science, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or related field; two years of which shall have involved supervisory duties as well as preparation of various environmental documents, legal briefs or related research.

License/Certification:

Valid driver’s license required for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:

Criminal background and driving record review required.

Trainee Option:

Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the ESRI® suite of geographic information systems software, including ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcPro, and/or ArcGIS Online. Experience with relational database management. Ability to write custom code using an object-based computer programming language such as Python or .NET. Knowledge of the practices and principles of operating a program in the geosciences. Technical knowledge of surficial and subsurface geology and hydrology. Considerable knowledge of the application of geosciences to environmental protection. Knowledge of accepted sampling and analysis techniques utilized in groundwater monitoring and landscape geologic feature identification. Ability to plan and coordinate reporting of complex technical datasets and a variety of geoscience concepts in an easily understandable manner for stakeholders and the public. Ability to function and collaborate effectively within a team-based work environment that is readily responsive to stakeholder needs and concerns.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Supervises the regular operation of the statewide groundwater level monitoring network to provide accurate data representing current and historic hydrologic conditions and changes over time, analyzes time series data of groundwater levels, and produces the publicly available monthly Groundwater Level Monitoring Network report.

Contributes professional-level geologic, GIS and data management expertise to the geologic mapping process, including planning, fieldwork, compilation, and publication of maps, incorporating the National Geologic Map Database and Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) standards.

Coordinates the technical design and implementation of geologic hazards projects, inclusive of associated workflows and project tools, in collaboration with senior science personnel and the State Geologist, as applicable.

Collects, compiles, analyzes, interprets, and publishes geospatial data and maps to assess the occurrence and availability of geologic and hydrogeologic resources, using GIS and other software.

Plans, coordinates and reviews the data collection and results of the statewide stream crossing assessment initiative, the statewide Flood Hazards Geodatabase, and the technical components of Silver Jackets projects, and recommends appropriate actions based on the resulting data.

Monitors geophysical and drilling services provided by contract scientists and technicians and serves as liaison between parties to ensure performance according to specific terms of contract agreements, including quality control and timely completion of all deliverables.

Develops, implements, and maintains programming and web mapping services that interface with digital data bases to facilitate storage, retrieval, and display of spatial and attribute data for hydrologic, geologic, or other landscape features, while ensuring data quality and public access to datasets developed and maintained by the New Hampshire Geological Survey.

Supervises the manual and electronic collection of groundwater level measurements and recommends standard field methods and quality control procedures.

Responds to data requests and other inquiries from the general public, government officials, and environmental consultants regarding geologic and hydrologic conditions and resources.

Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department’s mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions.

For further information please contact Shane Csiki, State Geologist & Director of NH Geological Survey, Shane.J.Csiki@des.nh.gov and 603-271-1975.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement:

12.87% of pay

Other Benefits: