Geologist/Hydrogeologist (Flexible/Hybrid)

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 is for multiple vacant positions: 60034612 & 60034666

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.

This Geologist/Hydrogeologist position will investigate uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites in NC. The Hydrogeologist manages and conducts site investigations to characterize the nature and extent of contamination at the site, determines contaminant migration off site and assesses the actual and/or potential impact to the surrounding community and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops site study plans and serves as Project Manager during site investigation, applying the principles and practices of related sciences such as geology, toxicology, hydrogeology, hydrology, chemistry, and soil science as necessary in order to design appropriate field investigations.

Oversees the proper execution of this investigation plan, maintains detailed and legally defensible records, and identifies actual and/or potentially impacted water supplies, fisheries, wetlands and other sensitive environments.

Applies the US EPA Hazard Ranking System (HRS) to recommend those sites posing significant threats to human health and/or the environment for listing on the National Priorities List (NPL) and subsequent long-term remediation under the federal Superfund program.

Oversees US EPA and contractor removal investigation activities, reviews removal and remedial investigation plans to ensure that sound investigation methodologies are used, ensures that Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARS) are followed, and that cleanup levels are met as per the federal National Contingency Plan and the State Inactive Hazardous Site Remediation Goals.

Conducts O&M work on fund-lead sites that have been transferred to the State, including groundwater sampling and preparing O&M reports on sampling results associated with Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) or active remediation systems.

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.

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25-06435 DWM60034666

These positions are located at Green Square Complex, 217 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27699

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 and/or verbal communication.

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 coursework 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.

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