Hydrogeologist
About The Position
The Hydrogeologist works within the Solid Waste Section of the Division of Waste Management, providing project oversight and comprehensive technical hydrogeologic reviews and evaluations for solid waste management facilities. The position helps ensure facility owners and operators comply with environmental requirements and complete corrective measures for contaminated environmental media. The role reviews permit applications, hydrogeological and environmental reports, monitoring plans, groundwater and landfill gas assessments, remediation and corrective actions, and risk-based remediation closures for solid waste facilities under NCGS 130A 310.65-77. It involves interaction with staff, facility personnel and representatives, stakeholders, and the public; preparing written correspondence and permits; conducting field reconnaissance as needed; and tracking project details and activities. The position is located at 217 West Jones Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, and 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; alternatively, 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
- Review and evaluate site geology and hydrology to assess the suitability of proposed solid waste management activities and compatibility of facility plans and designs with site hydrogeologic characteristics.
- Review water quality and landfill gas monitoring plans to assess whether monitoring systems can evaluate facility design and operational performance and effectiveness.
- Evaluate environmental sampling data for compliance with state and federal groundwater, surface water, and landfill gas standards.
- Manage environmental site assessments and corrective actions, including administrative procedures for technical review, evaluation, and approval of plans and reports.
- Provide technical and regulatory assistance to municipalities, consulting engineers, the public, interest groups, organizations, and inter- and intra-agency staff.
- Assist with preparing permit documents for solid waste management facilities in consultation with other Solid Waste Section professionals.
- Issue written correspondence, permits, and other legal mechanisms required for facilities.
- Conduct field reconnaissance as needed and track project details and activities.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with student loans.
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Job Type
Full-time
