Hydrogeologist

About the role

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. Description of Work The primary purpose of this Geologist/Hydrogeologist position in the Division of Waste Management (Division) serves as a project manager/hydrogeologist within the Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch's Registered Environmental Consultant (REC) Program. The privatized REC program allows remediating parties to hire a division-approved environmental consulting firm to direct and oversee the assessment and remediation of lower-risk uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites. This position will review and approve proposed risk-based remedies involving land-use restrictions; provide training, guidance, and technical services to RECs; perform audits of RECs to ensure compliance with the rules; initiate enforcement actions in cases of non-compliance; and evaluate environmental consultant qualifications for approval as a REC. This position will serve as a liaison for the program to municipalities, environmental consulting firms, the public, interest groups, organizations, and the Division.

Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure compliance with the REC rules.
• Understand the nature and behavior of hazardous substances in the environment.
• Review and evaluate work plans, environmental assessment reports and remedial action plans.
• Evaluate the risk of contaminant migration to groundwater, surface water, air and/or via direct human contact using hydrogeologic decision-making skills and electronic tools.
• Communicate in oral and written form with other Division program representatives, environmental consulting firms, the public, interest groups and organizations.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $64,318
• Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.
• 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.
• Minimum Education and Experience
• EEO Statement

Benefits

Additional Information

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Waste Management Job Classification Title Geologist/Hydrogeologist (NS) Position Number 65025383 Grade NC18

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