Environmental Hydrogeology Specialist - Augusta - 1857 (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional hydrogeologic services relating to the investigation, remediation, and monitoring of sites contaminated by a variety of petroleum and hazardous substances. This position is expected to have the skills or experience needed to develop a specialty related to contaminant hydrogeology and a working knowledge of the geochemistry of emerging contaminants, including, but not limited to, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Duties include review, oversight, and participation in soil and hydrogeologic investigations, and review of work plans and reports for the Department of Defense, RCRA, Superfund, Brownfields, Voluntary Response Action, Solid Waste, Uncontrolled Sites, and other Bureau programs. The position collaborates with staff throughout the Department to achieve cleanup goals and interacts with staff in other agencies at the state and federal levels. The successful candidate is expected to be skilled in the use of a variety of sampling, geophysical, and testing tools and in the collection of soil, hydrological, and geological data during field investigations. Familiarity with GIS, database and data visualization software to support project evaluations and recommendations is also expected. Strong verbal and writing skills are required for the presentation of conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences including Department staff, consultants, responsible parties, and the general public.

Requirements

Eight (8) year combination of education and experience in the fields of hydrogeology, hydrology and geology including experience in responsible charge of geological work.
Licensed as a Geologist by the Board of Licensure of Geologists and Soil Scientists.
Resume must include the month and year for any relevant experience listed.
Resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position.
Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface.
Knowledge of investigation and remediation methodologies at contaminated sites.
Knowledge of emerging contaminants including PFAS.
Familiarity with GIS, statistical, geochemical, and data plotting software.
Ability to manage projects in order to meet project deadlines.
Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound, risk-based, cost-effective decisions.

Responsibilities

Provides professional hydrogeologic services relating to the investigation, remediation, and monitoring of sites contaminated by a variety of petroleum and hazardous substances.
Develops a specialty related to contaminant hydrogeology and a working knowledge of the geochemistry of emerging contaminants, including PFAS.
Reviews, oversees, and participates in soil and hydrogeologic investigations.
Reviews work plans and reports for various Bureau programs including Department of Defense, RCRA, Superfund, Brownfields, Voluntary Response Action, Solid Waste, and Uncontrolled Sites.
Collaborates with staff throughout the Department to achieve cleanup goals.
Interacts with staff in other state and federal agencies.
Uses a variety of sampling, geophysical, and testing tools for the collection of soil, hydrological, and geological data during field investigations.
Utilizes GIS, database, and data visualization software to support project evaluations and recommendations.
Presents conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences, including Department staff, consultants, responsible parties, and the general public.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service)
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (5% decrease in employee-only premiums)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes at least 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave (for all employees welcoming a child)
Additional unpaid leave may be available under FMLA
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)