Hydrogeologist
About The Position
This 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, 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
- working knowledge of chemistry
- working knowledge of environmental science
- working knowledge of vapor intrusion
- working knowledge of risk assessment
- working knowledge of risk management
Responsibilities
- Provides 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.
- Provides oversight and direction of appropriate site assessment activities to identify sources of contamination, provide a conceptual model, identify site-specific data gaps, determine exposure scenarios and determine appropriate mitigation/remediation strategies.
- Provides administrative and technical oversight of contractor activities including review of work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents.
- Reviews and directs risk assessment and risk management activities including determining appropriate contaminants, concentration levels, exposure routes and appropriate institutional controls to address risk to receptors.
- Assists Supervisor with the development of policies, guidance and procedures related to the assessment, remediation, or closure of sites in the DSCA Program.
- Communicates 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.
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
