Hydrogeologist
About The Position
The Hydrogeologist provides technical management and oversight of the assessment and remediation of contaminated pre-1983 landfill sites conducted by independent environmental contractors in the Special Remediation Branch of the Pre-Regulatory Landfill (PRLF) Program. The position serves as project manager, providing administrative and technical oversight of contractor activities, including review of work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents. It reviews risk evaluation information and oversees the preparation and implementation of risk management plans at contaminated PRLF sites. The role provides technical and site information to interested parties and property owners, communicating complex topics clearly. Some travel to project locations within North Carolina is required. The position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option, with routine office and remote workdays; telework options may change at management’s discretion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, geosciences, physical science, or a related field; or an engineering degree with 30 credit hours of geological science coursework from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Some positions may require licensure as a Professional Geologist by the North Carolina Board for the Licensing of Geologists.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight and management of PRLF sites where independent contractors conduct assessment, remediation, and related activities.
- Oversee and direct site assessment activities to identify contamination sources, develop a conceptual site model, identify site-specific data gaps, determine exposure scenarios, and establish appropriate imminent-hazard mitigation strategies for landfill vapors.
- Oversee and direct risk-based remedial action plans, including evaluating whether plans are based on the conceptual site model and address contamination sources; manage public comment periods and outreach; attend on-site project status meetings; and manage task order approvals, change orders, and site closure.
- Provide administrative and technical oversight of contractors, reviewing work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents for completeness and accuracy, alignment with hydrogeologic principles, regulatory compliance, and engineering design needs.
- Review and direct risk assessment and management activities, including determining appropriate contaminants, concentration levels, exposure routes, and institutional controls to address risks to receptors.
- Communicate with the Program, Division, contractors, the public, interested parties, and property owners through written communications, oral presentations, internal and external meetings, public meetings, and educational seminars.
- Travel to project locations within North Carolina as needed.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with student loans.
- Hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays, subject to change at management’s discretion.
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Job Type
Full-time
