Hydrogeologist
$63.93k - $76.01kNorth Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters
- # HydrogeologistApply: Hybrid: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR-125583**Agency**Dept of Environmental Quality**Division**Waste Management**Job Classification Title**Geologist/Hydrogeologist (NS)**Position Number**65004695**Grade**NC18**About Us**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**This Hydrogeologist position will provide technical management and oversight of the assessment and remediation of contaminated pre-1983 landfill sites performed by independent environmental contractors in the Special Remediation Branch of the Pre-Regulatory Landfill (PRLF) Program. This position will be responsible for performing the work of project manager and will provide administrative and technical oversight of contractor activities including review of work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents. This position will review risk evaluation information and oversee the preparation and implementation of risk management plans at contaminated PRLF sites. This position provides technical and site information to interested parties and property owners on a regular basis and must communicate complex topics in a clear manner. The work will require some travel to project locations within the state. Key Responsibilities: • Provides technical oversight and management of PRLF sites where assessment, remediation and other activities are being performed by an independent contractor hired by the PRLF program. • Provides oversight and direction of appropriate site assessment activities to identify sources of contamination, develop of a conceptual site model, identify site-specific data gaps, determine exposure scenarios, and determine appropriate imminent hazard mitigation strategies for landfill vapors. • Provides oversight and direction of risk-based remedial action plans including determining if the remedial action plan is based on the conceptual site model, addresses the sources of contamination, manage the public comment period and public outreach, attend on-site project status meetings, and manage task order approval, change orders, and site closure. • Provides administrative and technical oversight of contractor activities including review of work plans, reports, invoices, and other documents for completeness and accuracy with hydrogeologic principles, compliance with regulatory requirements, and engineering design needs. • Reviews and directs risk assessment and risk management activities including determining appropriate contaminants, concentration levels, exposure routes and appropriate institutional controls to address risk to receptors. • Communicates effectively with various stakeholders, including the Program, Division, contractors and the public based on working technical and program knowledge and professional leadership by written communications and oral presentations in internal and external meetings, public meetings and educational seminars.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $76,012***Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.*The Division of Waste Management is responsible for protecting the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous waste and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section. Click here to learn more about the Division of **Waste Management | NC DEQ.**If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit 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**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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in geology, geosciences, physical science or a related field, or engineering with 30 credit hours of geological science course work 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.**EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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