Geologist/Hydrogeologist
About The Position
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. This position will require occasional travel to project locations within the State of North Carolina. This hydrogeologist position will serve as a Project Manager who will manage the stewardship of closed sites in various programs (primarily Pre-Regulatory Landfill Unit and Dry-Cleaning Solvent Act Program) in the Superfund Section and Brownfields Redevelopment Section to ensure that post closure requirements are being maintained to prevent exposure to contamination. This Project Manager position will oversee the stewardship of sites that have existing land use restrictions and/or are undergoing redevelopment/reuse. Work will include review of complex geological/hydrogeological reports, plans, designs, etc. to ensure that contamination is handled properly to prevent exposure. Other duties include performing risk assessments that apply geologic principles to ensure safe redevelopment.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight, evaluate land use, guide environmental assessment, and conduct risk evaluations for the purposes of ensuring that prospective developers and/or property owners protect public health and the environment when redeveloping properties and ensuring compliance with existing Land Use Restrictions.
- Using factors such as chemical types, concentration levels and exposure routes (such as direct contact, surface water, groundwater, and air) the hydrogeologist will conduct risk assessments using DEQ established protocols and tools.
- This hydrogeologist will conduct risk evaluations from various site media to determine vapor intrusion risk, review vapor mitigation designs for completion in accordance with existing DEQ guidance and evaluate pre- and post-occupancy data to determine if vapor mitigation systems are functioning as intended.
- Present and communicate technical information to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
