Hydrogeologist

State of North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

1d•$63,927 - $70,612•Hybrid

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 is in the Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch within the Superfund Section of the Division of Waste Management. The Geologist/Hydrogeologist will evaluate uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites to determine the nature and extent of contamination and potential for imminent hazards to public health and the environment. Using hydrogeological decision making and interpretation expertise, this position will direct cleanup of these sites (whether the cleanup is by voluntary parties or enforcement of responsible parties) or will plan limited work to identify and abate imminent hazards through state-funded contracts for the sites that are considered orphaned. The position will serve as a liaison for the program to municipalities, environmental consulting firms, the public, interest groups, organizations, and the Division.

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

Review, interpret, and evaluate data associated with environmental contamination.
Use hydrogeologic interpretation skills to characterize a contamination incident.
Use hydrogeologic decision-making skills and electronic tools to identify risks to public health and the environment to prioritize the site and plan appropriate actions.
Understand the risk of contaminant exposure associated with its migration to groundwater, surface water, air and/or via direct human contact.
Communicate in oral and written form with other Division program representatives, environmental consulting firms, the public, interest groups and organizations.