Hydrogeologist

Agency and Division

Department:
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management, Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch – Registered Environmental Consultant (REC) Program.

Geologist/Hydrogeologist (NS) – Project manager/ hydrogeologist overseeing the assessment and remediation of lower-risk uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites. The role reviews and approves risk-based remedies, provides training and technical services to RECs, audits compliance, initiates enforcement actions, and evaluates consultant qualifications for approval as a REC.

• 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 direct human contact using hydrogeologic decision‑making skills and electronic tools.
• Communicate oral and written with other Division program representatives, environmental consulting firms, the public, interest groups, and organizations.

Not explicitly listed, but required to possess advanced knowledge of hazardous substances, risk assessment, and hydrogeologic decision‑making.

$63,927 – $64,318.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

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 Professional Geologists, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through state employment. The position is open to those with student loan debt as eligible.
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night before the End Date listed above.

Valerie Moses

Email: hr recruitment.gov

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices.