Geologist 1/2/3

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

1d•$50,960 - $61,662

About The Position

The Geologist position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Land Protection Branch, Voluntary Remediation Unit of the Response and Remediation Program. The position may be filled at the Geologist 1, 2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria. The incumbent oversees investigation and cleanup of sites enrolled in the Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP), reviewing and approving investigation and remediation plans, progress reports, compliance status reports, environmental covenants, monitoring and maintenance plans, and other documents pursuant to the VRP Act. The position also evaluates release notifications and delisting requests pursuant to the Hazardous Sites Response Act and VRP Act. Duties include site inspections, monitoring environmental remediation progress, assisting the regulated community, determining regulatory completeness, and pursuing enforcement actions as needed. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required due to the high-profile nature of the program.

Requirements

Associate degree in geology, geologic sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university, and two years of job-related experience.
An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or internship experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills may be substituted year-over-year.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing risk-based cleanups.
Experience performing site investigations and corrective action pursuant to land-based state and federal environmental laws and regulations, such as HSRA, VRPA, GBA, RCRA, CERCLA, and UST.
Experience conducting environmental investigations pursuant to real estate transactions.
Experience applying and implementing land-use controls pursuant to the Uniform Environmental Covenant Act.

Responsibilities

Oversee the investigation and cleanup of sites enrolled in the Voluntary Remediation Program.
Review and approve investigation and remediation plans, progress reports, compliance status reports, environmental covenants, monitoring and maintenance plans, and related documents pursuant to the VRP Act.
Evaluate release notifications submitted pursuant to the Hazardous Sites Response Act.
Evaluate delisting requests pursuant to the Hazardous Sites Response Act and Voluntary Remediation Program Act.
Conduct site inspections.
Monitor the progress of environmental remediations.
Provide assistance to the regulated community.
Determine regulatory completeness.
Pursue enforcement actions as needed.