PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37020169

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d • $57,458 - $74,237 • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Geologist II is an advanced-level professional position providing senior-level geological expertise, technical oversight, project management, and regulatory support for complex environmental cleanup projects, including Superfund and other contaminated sites throughout Florida. The role serves as a section Professional Geologist and Project Manager and requires registration as a Florida Certified Professional Geologist.

The position reviews technical documents for cleanup programs, including Site Assessment Work Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Monitoring Reports, and Site Rehabilitation Completion Reports. It reviews professionally certified and sealed documents, prepares written comments and approvals, and works with section staff and contractors to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and rules.

The role coordinates with the U.S. EPA on National Priorities List Superfund sites, performs technical reviews, evaluates remedial alternatives, and supports the selection of alternatives consistent with the National Contingency Plan, CERCLA, and state requirements. It also provides technical assistance to staff, consultants, and the public; supports compliance with hazardous-waste disposal regulations; contributes to procedures and policy; and conducts on-site inspections of well drilling activities.

The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida, requires travel, and is designated as a Position of Special Trust subject to successful background screening. The employee must complete OSHA safety training within six months of employment and attend annual refresher courses.

Requirements

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in geology, environmental science, or another natural science, or qualifying post-secondary education substituted year-for-year for required experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Florida Licensed Professional Geologist under Chapter 492, Florida Statutes.
• Complete a 40-hour OSHA safety training course within six months of employment and attend annual refresher safety courses.
• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, and applied biology of Florida's groundwater.
• Knowledge of technical oversight of remediation activities.
• Knowledge of site assessment techniques and methods, including monitoring-well construction and sampling, especially for hazardous-waste sites.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to hazardous-waste and materials management and contaminated-site cleanup.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, on technical and scientific matters.
• Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.
• Successful completion of background screening is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of post-registration experience.
• Four years of regulatory inspection, compliance, permitting, cleanup, or other related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional geology document review support to section project managers and other Professional Geologists.
• Review Site Assessment Work Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Monitoring Reports, and Site Rehabilitation Completion Reports for the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program and State-Lead Cleanup.
• Review professionally certified and sealed documents, provide written comments and approvals, and help ensure compliance with state and federal laws and rules.
• Coordinate with the U.S. EPA on National Priorities List Superfund sites.
• Conduct technical reviews of NPL site documents, evaluate remedial alternatives, and provide recommendations and approvals.
• Assist in resolving DEP/EPA issues involving Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs), remedy concurrence, deletions, and other NPL site matters.
• Provide technical assistance to staff, consultants, and the public on site assessments, site hydrogeology, remedial alternatives, and related technical topics.
• Participate in technical meetings, enforcement activities, legal testimony, and on-site visits as needed.
• Provide guidance to promote statewide consistency in site cleanup.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on compliance with state and federal hazardous-waste disposal regulations.
• Maintain communication with government, academic, and professional associations regarding new and innovative site assessment and cleanup methods.
• Work with section engineering staff to evaluate and select remedial alternatives consistent with applicable plans, laws, and regulations.
• Assist the Section Administrator in developing section procedures and policy for site assessment and cleanup monitoring.
• Inspect well-drilling activities on site to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed