WRM-2025-56 Geologist 3, Environmental Protection (Internal Posting)

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Ewing, NJ

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Geologist 4, Environmental Protection, or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, supervises professional staff who perform 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; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinates; does other related duties as required. Specific to the Position This position will supervise, participate in, plan, and implement scientific projects within the Subsurface Investigation Unit. Responsibilities include potable and source water characterization and sampling, geophysical studies, GUDI assistance, sand resource studies, and geological core retention. This position will also ensure that the unit objectives are met and integrate enhancements into project goals; oversee the establishment and maintenance of databases; participate in quality assurance plans; project-specific procedures; and assist on water quality, quantity, and modeling projects. Lastly, this position will prepare accurate reports and conclusions, communicate needs, and recommend new technologies to enhance studies.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in geology, natural science, or engineering to include or be supplemented by thirty-six (36) semester hour credits in geology, hydrogeology, geohydrology, and/or geophysics, and also supplemented by 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.
• EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional work experience in geology, geophysics, and/or hydrogeology.
• NOTE: A Master’s degree in one of the above listed disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Appointees will be required to 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional staff who perform the collection/analysis of geological, hydrogeological, or geophysical data pertaining to environmental problems including groundwater resources, geological hazards pollution, and subsurface migration of pollutants
• Provide technical expertise, instruction, assistance, and consultation
• Supervise staff and work activities
• Prepare and sign official performance evaluations for subordinates
• Supervise, participate in, plan, and implement scientific projects within the Subsurface Investigation Unit
• Ensure that the unit objectives are met and integrate enhancements into project goals
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of databases
• Participate in quality assurance plans and project-specific procedures
• Assist on water quality, quantity, and modeling projects
• Prepare accurate reports and conclusions
• Communicate needs
• Recommend new technologies to enhance studies

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level