SENIOR HYDROGEOLOGIST

State of Idaho • Boise, ID

360d • $34 - $38

About The Position

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Senior Hydrogeologist, Scientist 4, for the State Office located in Boise. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date. Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement. Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed. This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy. This position may be eligible for a sign on/bonus. This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy. Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of physical or biological scientific principles, methodologies, and applications.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, or a related field and an additional six (6) years of professional experience designing and implementing scientific applications, investigations, studies such as chemical, physical, or biological monitoring, corrective action plans, analysis, and assessment.
• Possession of a Master's degree in the sciences or related field; and an additional four (4) years of related work experience.
• Possession of a Doctor of Philosophy in the sciences or related field; and an additional two (2) years of related work experience.
• Any other equivalent combination of education and work experience as described above.
• Professional Geologist.
• Project Management Experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead Source Water Protection (SWP) program hydrogeologist and develop work plans, budgets, contracts for hydrogeological work, program policies, guidance, directives, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Bureau Chief.
• Serve as the lead for the Groundwater (GW) Monitoring Technical Committee.
• Serve as the statewide lead DEQ hydrogeologist for nitrate priority area rankings and assessment, leading managed aquifer recharge project reviews, and developing required groundwater monitoring plans.
• Coordinate with program staff to assist other programs and regional offices to review nutrient pathogen studies, reuse, or other activities impacting groundwater.
• Develop SWAs for Idaho public water systems (PWSs), including delineated SWP areas and zones of concerns for groundwater, spring water, and surface water supplies of drinking water for PWSs.
• Develop inventories of potential contaminant sources and characterizations of land activities located within SWA protection areas.
• Determine and rank PWS's susceptibility to potential contamination by identifying potential contaminant sources.
• Assist in implementing a process that informs PWSs, municipalities, and the public about threats identified in SWAs and what they mean to the PWS.
• Assist the GW Bureau Chief and SWP Coordinator in reviewing SWP plans and promoting SWP education and outreach activities.
• Participate in training and education workshops for PWSs and local government officials.
• Support the GW Bureau Chief in developing and revising DEQ Groundwater Program policies, program directives, guidance, and MOUs.
• Oversee and review select geological work for a limited number of DEQ staff that are pursuing their professional geologist (PG) license in Idaho.
• Review specific hydrogeological related work, reports, and opinions and provide feedback to those persons.
• Serve as a reference for hydrogeologists as part of their PG exam application process.
• Offer reviews and comments on projects and activities involving complex hydrogeological problems, fate and transport modeling, mining and industrial site monitoring and remediation, aquifer characterization, analytical data evaluation, and points of compliance determinations.
• Provide GW regulatory advice and expertise to other DEQ divisions and programs, other state agencies, and local governments.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• PERSI retirement benefits.
• Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree