CSRR-2026-27 Geologist 2 Environmental Protection
About The Position
Under the limited supervision of a Geologist 3, Environmental Protection, or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, performs professional work relating to the collection/analysis of geological, hydrogeological, or geophysical data pertaining to environmental problems including groundwater resources, geological hazards pollution, and subsurface migration of pollutants; provides technical expertise, instruction, assistance, and consultation; does other related duties as required. Specific to the Position The responsibilities will include providing geologic and hydrogeologic support for CSRR for the more technically complex sites. It also includes the issuance of the Discharge to Ground Water Permits and the establishment of Classification Exception Areas. A more advanced understanding of geology and hydrogeology are critical skills necessary to fulfill the job duties. This person is responsible for reviewing ground water issues related to Unregulated Heating Oil Tank (UHOT) cases and working with the Bureau of Field Operations in addition to, publicly funded and direct oversight cases. They are also responsible for representing BGWPA on technical guidance document committees.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in geology, natural science, or engineering.
- Thirty-six (36) semester hour credits in geology, hydrogeology, geohydrology, and/or geophysics.
- Nine (9) additional semester hour credits in any combination of the following courses: hydrogeology, geophysics, chemistry, computer science/modeling, water resources management, environmental science, soil science, or engineering.
- Two (2) years of professional work experience in geology, geophysics, and/or hydrogeology.
- A Master’s degree in one of the above listed disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
- Possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- A more advanced understanding of geology and hydrogeology are critical skills necessary to fulfill the job duties.
Responsibilities
- Performs professional work relating to the collection/analysis of geological, hydrogeological, or geophysical data pertaining to environmental problems including groundwater resources, geological hazards pollution, and subsurface migration of pollutants.
- Provides technical expertise, instruction, assistance, and consultation.
- Provides geologic and hydrogeologic support for CSRR for the more technically complex sites.
- Issues Discharge to Ground Water Permits and establishes Classification Exception Areas.
- Reviews ground water issues related to Unregulated Heating Oil Tank (UHOT) cases.
- Works with the Bureau of Field Operations in addition to, publicly funded and direct oversight cases.
- Represents BGWPA on technical guidance document committees.
- Reviews workplans, reports, correspondence, proposals and studies which pertain to geology and hydrogeology, site remediation, well injection and other areas to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSRR) regulations and policies and procedures for Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), Publicly Funded and Case Management cases.
- Advises and makes recommendations on policy matters.
Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
