Hydrogeologist

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

This Geologist/Hydrogeologist position will provide technical management and oversight of the assessment and remediation of contaminated dry-cleaning sites being performed by independent environmental contractors in the Remediation Unit of the Dry-Cleaning Solvent Act (DSCA) program. This position will provide administrative and technical oversight of contractor activities including review of work plans, reports, work plans, invoices, and other documents. This position will review provided risk evaluation information and oversee the preparation and implementation of risk management plans at contaminated sites. This position provides technical and site information to the public and interested parties on a regular basis and must communicate complex topics in a clear manner.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of geologic and hydrogeologic practices and one or more of the following disciplines: chemistry, environmental science, vapor intrusion, risk assessment and risk management.
Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management is critical to managing and evaluating sites in the DSCA program.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight and management of DSCA sites where assessment, remediation and other activities are being performed by an independent contractor hired by the DSCA program. This is based on a working knowledge of geologic and hydrogeologic practices and one or more of the following disciplines: chemistry, environmental science, vapor intrusion, risk assessment and risk management.
Environmental site assessment for the purposes of identifying sources of contamination, directing appropriate site assessment activities to provide a conceptual model, identifying site-specific data gaps, determining exposure scenarios and determining appropriate mitigation/remediation strategies.
Provide administrative and technical oversight of contractor activities including review of work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents.
Environmental risk analysis. Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management is critical to managing and evaluating sites in the DSCA program. Factors which must be considered include types of contaminants, concentration levels and exposure routes.
Assist Supervisor with the development of policies, guidance and procedures related to the assessment, remediation, or closure of sites in the DSCA Program.
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including the Program, Division, contractors and the public based on working technical and program knowledge and professional leadership by written communications and oral presentations in internal and external meetings, public meetings and educational seminars.