Remedial Action Hydrogeologist; Natural Resource Specialist – Hydrogeologist​/Natural Resour

Remedial Action Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4 – Hydrogeologist / Natural Resource Specialist 4 – Underfill)

Department of Environmental Quality – Portland, Oregon

Posting Date: 06/11/2026 | Final date to receive applications: 07/05/2026 | Position Type:
Employee | Salary Range: $6,574 - $10,122

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, or physical or mental disability in the administration of our programs and activities.

You will serve as a Project Manager during the site investigation, feasibility study, design, construction, and operation phases of cleanup at hazardous substance cleanup sites. You will provide hydrogeological technical expertise and assistance for groundwater and subsurface investigations and cleanup at sites with hazardous substances.

The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same. DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.

We also offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the possibility of loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

• 7 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field
• At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities
• Current registration as an Oregon Professional Geologist (for Hydrogeologist; underfill option available)

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience.
• Master’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 4 of the required years of experience.
• Doctorate degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 5 of the required years of experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Expert-level experience and current knowledge in hydrogeology and contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface, as well as site characterization, groundwater monitoring, soil and groundwater contamination assessment, and corrective action for contamination problems.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills; prior consulting or regulatory experience in a project manager role, including experience planning, leading, and implementing projects and programs.
• Project management experience directing all phases of environmental investigations and cleanups of sites contaminated with hazardous substances, including petroleum hydrocarbons.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a project team leader for remedial action projects.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), as well as computer programs such as Google Earth and Acrobat; demonstrated proficiency in data management and statistics; basic understanding of GIS and robust understanding and proficiency in groundwater modeling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear,…