Hydrogeologist
About The Position
The Hydrogeologist provides technical management and oversight of the assessment and remediation of contaminated pre-1983 landfill sites in the Special Remediation Branch of the Pre-Regulatory Landfill (PRLF) Program. The work includes serving as project manager and providing administrative and technical oversight of independent environmental contractors, including reviewing work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents. The position reviews risk evaluation information and oversees the preparation and implementation of risk management plans at contaminated PRLF sites. It also 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 is with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Waste Management, which works to protect public health and the environment by ensuring waste and underground storage tanks are properly managed and by overseeing cleanup of existing contamination. The position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays; telework arrangements 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 perform 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, ensuring they are based on the conceptual site model and address contamination sources.
- Manage public comment periods and public outreach; attend on-site project status meetings; and manage task order approvals, change orders, and site closure.
- Review contractor work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents for completeness and accuracy, including consistency with hydrogeologic principles, regulatory requirements, 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 program and division staff, contractors, the public, interested parties, and property owners through written communications and oral presentations in internal and external meetings, public meetings, and educational seminars.
- Travel to project locations within North Carolina.
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
