Senior Hydrogeologist: Regulatory Water Quality Lead

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist to supervise Environmental Technicians and oversee regulatory water quality sampling and hydrogeology projects at SWA facilities.

Responsibilities include groundwater monitoring, data review, permit applications, groundwater modeling, and reporting to regulators; requires leadership, reliability, and strong written/oral communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum nine years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Two years supervisory experience required.
• P.G. or P.E. licensure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Environmental Technicians in groundwater, surface water, soil, and wastewater sampling.
• Review data for regulatory compliance and submit reports timely.
• Oversee analytical laboratory contracts and QA/QC audits.
• Provide technical support for aquifer tests, wells, and injection/monitoring systems.
• Develop permits, groundwater modeling reports, and technical writings.
• Coordinate with laboratories, departments, agencies, and contractors.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater modeling

Regulatory reporting

Field sampling

Project management

Supervisory experience

Technical writing

Communication skills

GIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Geology/Hydrogeology/Engineering

Master of Science preferred

Tools

GIS tools

Analytical laboratories coordination

Water quality sampling equipment

Job description

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist to supervise Environmental Technicians and oversee regulatory water quality sampling and hydrogeology projects at SWA facilities.

Responsibilities include groundwater monitoring, data review, permit applications, groundwater modeling, and reporting to regulators; requires leadership, reliability, and strong written/oral communication.