Local recruitment: Geologist/Hydrogeologist (Flexible/Hybrid)

• Salary: $61,545.00 – $107,703.00 Annually
• Location: Wake County, NC
• Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
• Job Number: 25-04112 DWR65035722
• Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
• Division: Water Resources
• Opening Date: 03/26/2025
• Closing Date: 4/9/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
• Job Class Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist
• Position Number: 65035722
• Section: Water Resources / Water Planning Section/Groundwater Resources Branch.
• Salary Grade: NC18
• Recruitment Range: $61,545 – $63,035

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 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 Geologist/Hydrogeologist position will support several state-wide groundwater management initiatives through field investigations and groundwater modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the statewide ambient groundwater quality monitoring program through sampling and analysis of PFAS and other emerging contaminant species.
• Assist with the development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) mandated by EPA for quality assurance on groundwater quality data.
• Support a regional groundwater monitoring network, including water level measurements, data logger maintenance, sample collection, and database management.
• Conduct and support groundwater resource studies through field investigations and modeling.
• Stay informed on emerging compounds research and its impact on groundwater investigations and remediation.
• Coordinate groundwater data sharing and investigations with internal staff, state agencies (e.g., Waste Management, Health & Human Services, Soil & Water Conservation), local governments, non-profits, USEPA, USGS, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and present educational programs and workshops for students, teachers, environmental educators, environmental lawyers, non-profits, and division staff.

The Division of Water Resources:
The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Groundwater Resources, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.

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 Quality for 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.

Recruitment Range:  $61,545 – $63,035
This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

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.  We will not review resumes 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.  (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: 

• Demonstrated knowledge with regulations, laws, policies and/or guidelines governing environmental programs and/or water programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and/or planning groundwater investigations to address groundwater quality.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations in oral and/or written form.

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. 

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 Tamara Cherry at 919-707-9202 or tamara.cherry@deq.nc.gov

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

Employer: State of North Carolina

Website: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/guest