Geoscience Program Specialist

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State of New Hampshire Job Posting

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301

GEOSCIENCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Position #42721

Typical Starting Salary: $31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Commissioner's Office, New Hampshire Geological Survey, has a full-time vacancy for a Geoscience Program Specialist.

To coordinate and support a range of geologic and hydrologic data activities including the collection, management, analysis, and presentation of data, and providing expert GIS support for statewide resource investigation, monitoring, and mapping programs within the New Hampshire Geological Survey.

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.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Relevant areas must be in the fields of environmental science, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or related field; two years of which shall have involved supervisory duties as well as preparation of various environmental documents, legal briefs or related research.

Valid driver’s license required for statewide travel.

Criminal background and driving record review required.

Not Applicable

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the ESRI® suite of geographic information systems software, including ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, Arc Pro, and/or ArcGIS Online. Experience with relational database management. Ability to write custom code using an object-based computer programming language such as Python or .NET. Knowledge of the practices and principles of operating a program in the geosciences. Technical knowledge of surficial and subsurface geology and hydrology.

Considerable knowledge of the application of geosciences to environmental protection. Knowledge of accepted sampling and analysis techniques utilized in groundwater monitoring and landscape geologic feature identification. Ability to plan and coordinate reporting of complex technical datasets and a variety of geoscience concepts in an easily understandable manner for stakeholders and the public. Ability to function and collaborate effectively within a team-based work environment that is readily responsive to stakeholder needs and concerns.

None

In-Band Advancement Available:
No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No

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 job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

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