Professional Geologist I - 64006477

Other; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Polk County's Petroleum Cleanup Program seeks a Professional Geologist I to perform technical geological reviews of contaminated sites, manage assessment and remediation activities, and review reports and permits to develop site-specific cleanup strategies.

The role includes site inspections, document approval, contractor oversight, and ensuring compliance with state petroleum restoration regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or natural sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Florida Class E Driver License.
• Knowledge of environmental field work, engineering and design principles.
• Ability to review detailed technical and analytical data for accuracy.
• Skill in computer applications including document preparation and database management.
• Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize and schedule tasks.

Responsibilities

• Technical geological reviews of contaminated sites.
• Managing assessment and remediation activities.
• Reviewing technical reports and permits.
• Developing site-specific cleanup strategies.
• Site inspections.
• Document approval and contractor oversight.
• Compliance with state petroleum restoration regulations.

Skills

Environmental field work

Engineering principles

Design principles

Data review accuracy

Independent work

Task prioritization

Florida driver license

Computer applications

Document preparation

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or natural sciences

Tools

Database management

Document preparation

Computer applications

Job description

Professional Geologist I for the Florida Department of Health in Polk County's Petroleum Cleanup Program. The role involves technical geological reviews of contaminated sites, managing assessment and remediation activities, reviewing technical reports and permits, and developing site-specific cleanup strategies. Responsibilities include site inspections, document approval, contractor oversight, and compliance with state petroleum restoration regulations.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or natural sciences from an accredited college or university
• Valid Florida Class E Driver License
• Knowledge of environmental field work, engineering and design principles
• Ability to review detailed technical and analytical data for accuracy
• Skill in computer applications including document preparation and database management
• Ability to work independently and organize, prioritize and schedule tasks