Hydrogeologist III

Job Summary

Position: HYDROGEOLOGIST III
Occupation Category: 19-0000 Life Physical and Social Science Occupations
Employment Type: FULL-TIME
Post Date: 01/08/2025
Salary: USD 31.330-42.600
Close Date: 02/11/2025
Location: US:NH:CONCORD

HYDROGEOLOGIST III (Job ID: 45645)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / HAZARDOUS WASTE REMEDIATION BUREAU

29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301

HYDROGEOLOGIST III

Position #40496

Typical Starting Salary Range is $31.33 – 42.60/hr

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division, Hazardous Waste Remediation Bureau has a full time vacancy for a Hydrogeologist III.

Summary:

Provides high level hydrogeological and regulatory expertise and experience to review and approve hydrogeological investigations and the design and implementation of remedial action plans by municipalities and other responsible parties for solid waste facilities and other contaminated sites. Implements the release detection permit program. Also communicates complex hydrological data and analysis to a variety of stakeholders.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in forestry, geology, hydrogeology or a related water resources or earth science degree. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Six years’ experience as a professional geologist, hydrogeologist or hydrologist.

License/Certification: Must have, or obtain within one year of hire, registration as a Professional Geologist in the State of New Hampshire. Eligibility for N.H. driver’s license required for performing professional field work.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires on-site presence and work at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites in accordance with the requirements mandated by federal and state regulations. Therefore, as a condition of initial employment, the job candidate must satisfactorily complete a baseline medical examination. Additionally, the incumbent must satisfy the Occupational Safety and Health Agency’s health and safety requirements for employees who work at hazardous waste sites including periodic medical monitoring and adherence with personal protection procedures.

Responsibilities:

Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes complex hydrogeological reports submitted by consultants that evaluate the behavior and fate of groundwater and soil contamination that may pose a public health or environmental risk. The reviews are the basis for Department decisions relative to the remediation and monitoring requirements for solid waste sites including RCRA Subtitle D lined landfills and unlined landfills; and other contaminated sites.

Interprets hydrogeologic information at waste management facilities to characterize the source and extent of contamination and approves remedial actions to address contamination. Also approves groundwater monitoring requirements to ensure the long term effectiveness of remedial actions and recommends changes if the remedial actions are not performing as intended.

Develops long-term remedial action and groundwater monitoring requirements for solid waste landfills and other contaminated sites, and issues groundwater management and release detection permits to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the remedial actions.

Coordinates hydrogeologic reviews of solid waste landfills and other contaminated sites with other Department environmental programs to achieve compliance with all relevant environmental and human health standards, policies, and procedures.

Supervises the technical aspects of consultant’s field investigations and analysis to ensure that sufficient hydrogeological information is obtained with adequate quality assurance for regulatory decision making at solid waste landfills and other contaminated sites.

Communicates Department rules, policies, and environmental goals and procedures to responsible parties and their consultants and attorneys to obtain understanding and compliance.

Communicates hydrogeological data and results at public hearings for solid waste facility applications and other forums where the public has a high degree of interest.

Assesses Department rules and policies that apply to solid waste landfills and other contaminated sites, and assists with the development of new rules, policies, and procedures to effectively address contamination at solid waste landfills and other contaminated sites.

Prepares technical presentations on the extent of contamination and appropriate remedial actions to diverse groups including Department senior management, public, consultants, attorneys, and responsible parties.

Continually seeks to improve practices and add quality and value while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions in the Hazardous Waste Remediation Bureau.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Criminal background and driving record review required.

For further information please contact James O’Rourke, Hydrogeologist IV at james.w.orourke@des.nh.gov or at 603-271-3116.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee’s union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx