Local recruitment: Geologist/Hydrogeologist (Flexible Hybrid)

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Wake County, NC, USA 🇺🇸

  • Salary: $59,752.00 – $104,566.00 Annually
  • Location: Wake County, NC
  • Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
  • Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  • Job Number: 24-12494 DWM65035724
  • Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
  • Division: Waste Management
  • Opening Date: 10/03/2024
  • Closing Date: 10/21/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
  • Job Class Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist
  • Position Number: 65035724
  • Section: Waste Management / Solid Waste
  • Work Location: Wake County
  • Salary Grade: NC18
  • Recruitment Range: $59,752 – $64,318

Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for a Geologist/Hydrogeologist

It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. * 

*This posting is for multiple vacancies

positions 65035724 & 65034471. *

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

The Hydrogeologist positions within the Solid Waste Section in the Division of Waste Management provide project oversight and comprehensive technical hydrogeologic reviews and evaluations for solid waste management facilities with respect to the NC Solid Waste Management rules. The position will be responsible for ensuring facility owners and operators maintain compliance with environmental requirements and perform corrective measures for contaminated environmental media. The position will review permit application documents, hydrogeological and environmental reports and monitoring plans; groundwater and landfill gas assessments and remediation/corrective action; and risk-based remediation closures for solid waste facilities per NCGS 130A 310.65-77. The position will interact with fellow staff, facility personnel and their representatives, various stakeholders, and the public; will issue written correspondence, permits, and other legal mechanisms required for the facilities; will conduct field reconnaissance as needed; and will keep track of project details and activities.

The Hydrogeologist will also aid in implementing the Department’s PFAS and emerging compounds initiatives. Responsibilities include evaluation and management of PFAS sampling data from landfills, assessment and corrective action for PFAS in groundwater and soil and guidance to staff on PFAS subject matters. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and evaluate the geology and hydrology of a site for the suitability of the proposed solid waste management activities and to ensure the facility plan and design elements are compatible with the hydrogeologic characteristics of the site. 
  • Review water quality and landfill gas monitoring plans to ensure that the monitoring systems are adequate to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the facility design and operation.
  • Evaluate environmental sampling data to determine compliance with groundwater, surface water, and landfill gas standards per regulations established by the State and Federal regulatory agencies.  
  • Manage environmental site assessments and corrective action and conduct all administrative procedures involved with the technical review, evaluation, and approval of plans and reports.
  • Provide technical and regulatory support to Section staff on PFAS and emerging contaminants, including sampling and analytical strategies, remediation measures, and rule development. 
  • Assist with preparation of permit documents for solid waste management facilities in consultation with other professionals within the Solid Waste Section. 
  • Provide technical and regulatory assistance to municipalities, consulting engineers, the public, interest groups, organizations, and inter- and intra-agency staff.

The Division of Waste Management:
The primary purpose of the Division of Waste Management is to protect the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous wastes and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section.  Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ. 
 

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Qualityfor more information.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

24-12494 DWM6503572424-12494 DWM65034471

Recruitment Range:  $59,752 – $64,318These positions are located:
Green Square Complex, 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  Resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.   
 
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following: 
 

  • Demonstrated experience in analyzing or evaluating data.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating information through written, verbal communication or formal training sessions.

Management Preferences:

  • Experience in the assessment and remediation of contamination sites.
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, emerging compounds, including PFAS.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience
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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  
 
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
 

  • Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
  • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
  • If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.”  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Teresa Mitchell at Tudy.Mitchell@deq.nc.gov.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855) 524-5627.  

Agency: State of North Carolina

Address: NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting; An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government

Website: http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html


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