Hydrogeologist

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hydrogeologist will provide technical management and oversight of assessment and remediation work at contaminated pre-1983 landfill sites conducted by independent environmental contractors in the Special Remediation Branch of the Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program. The position serves as project manager, overseeing contractor work and reviewing work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents. It also reviews risk evaluations and oversees the preparation and implementation of risk management plans. The role regularly provides technical and site information to interested parties and property owners, communicates complex topics clearly, and requires some travel to project locations within North Carolina. The position is located at the Green Square Complex, 217 W. Jones St., Raleigh, North Carolina. It 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 a degree in engineering with 30 credit hours of geological science coursework 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.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight and management of Pre-Regulatory Landfill sites where assessment, remediation, and other activities are performed by independent contractors.
Oversee and direct site assessment activities to identify contamination sources, develop conceptual site models, identify site-specific data gaps, determine exposure scenarios, and select appropriate imminent-hazard mitigation strategies for landfill vapors.
Oversee and direct risk-based remedial action plans, including assessing whether plans 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, consistency with hydrogeologic principles, regulatory compliance, and engineering design needs.
Review and direct risk assessment and risk management activities, including determining appropriate contaminants, concentration levels, exposure routes, and institutional controls to address risks to receptors.
Communicate with program staff, division staff, contractors, the public, and other stakeholders in internal and external meetings, public meetings, and educational seminars.
Provide technical and site information to interested parties and property owners.