What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geologist/Hydrogeologist (Flexible/Hybrid) position at North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality?
Description of Work
DEQ has an open opportunity for a Geologist/Hydrogeologist.
It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. *
The Geologist/Hydrogeologist position is in the Corrective Action Branch of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section. The Hydrogeologist is responsible for independently performing advanced geological or hydrogeological studies, case analysis and managing related projects pertaining to the UST Program. The hydrogeologist is responsible for providing a high level of technical assistance and advice to responsible parties, their environmental consultants, licensed geologist/hydrogeologist, licensed engineers, and their other representatives. This position will aid in the implementation of the Department’s emerging contaminants and PFAS initiatives including PFAS sampling and analyses strategies, remedial measures, rule development and UST Section staff training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert knowledge of pertinent rules, regulations and policies for petroleum and hazardous substance UST releases, petroleum releases from non-UST sources, and petroleum mixed with emerging contaminant and PFAS releases to responsible parties (RPs), environmental consultants, owners and operators, other state and local officials and other interested parties.
- Provide project management oversight for a wide variety of environmental and geologic/hydrogeologic investigations, assessments, and remediation activities.
- Analyze and evaluate scientific and technical data including groundwater, soil, soil gas/vapor, geology and hydrogeology data.
- Serves as the subject matter expert on emerging contaminants and PFAS for the UST Section and Department initiatives and provide technical assistance and training to UST staff.
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The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing or evaluating data.
- Demonstrated experience communicating information through written and/or verbal communication.
.Management Preferences:
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
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