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Mecklenburg County · 1 day ago

Senior Hydrogeologist - Public Health

Mecklenburg County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Mecklenburg County is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead a team within the Public Health department. This role involves enforcing environmental health laws, conducting inspections, and coordinating program activities to ensure community health and safety.

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Responsibilities

Independently leads, reviews, and evaluates environmental health staff's work and prepares performance reviews for the Program Manager. Promotes individual growth and development of assigned Hydrogeologist

Manages the orientation and training of Hydrogeologists, Senior Environmental Health Specialist, and Environmental Health Specialists

Ensures critical uniformity in the ongoing interpretation and application of environmental health programs through the preparation of detailed policy and procedural guidelines; review and analysis of staff inspection reports; file documentation; and field observations. Independently initiates corrective action in problem situations

Develops, implements, and supervises professional training activities within the program. Ensures staff authorizations and professional registrations are met

Following a review of evidence and staff documentation recommends if legal action is to be taken for violation of state laws

Provides technical guidance to environmental staff and managers, based on scientific knowledge and experience, determining alternative methods of addressing issues to eliminate or minimize potential negative consequences

Assists in the development of division/program policies and procedures

Coordinates division/program inspection and investigation activities with outside agencies and other City departments

Provides plans and variance request documents for compliance with State and Local regulations

Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, and management

Provides supervision over investigating consumer/citizen complaints and subsequent compliance actions

Attends public meetings and cross-departmental meetings as Environmental Health representative

May conduct inspections and investigations in various settings (i.e., MPL investigations, monitoring well inspections, principles and practices of groundwater and surface-water hydrology, groundwater quality, water resource development, management, regulation, and geologic principles and practices)

Develops and conducts public information & education programs

Conduct complex research, prepare reports, and present results orally and in writing

Qualification

HydrogeologyEnvironmental Health LawsGroundwater MonitoringTechnical Document PreparationWater Sample CollectionStatistical AnalysisDeveloping OthersOral CommunicationCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Required

Five years of experience in environmental field or Hydrogeology

Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, or a closely related field

A valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License. Must obtain and maintain a valid Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit

Licensure as a North Carolina Professional Geologist is required

Knowledge of scientific principles, methods, and statistical analysis of data

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations

Knowledge of groundwater hydrology principles, especially as it relates to fractured bedrock aquifers

Knowledge of environmental and potable well drilling methods, technologies, and monitoring and potable well design

Knowledge of industry standards for Preliminary Environmental Site Assessments (PESA), Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments

Knowledge of water and soil sample collection methodology and laboratory analytical methods and procedures

Skills in using a computer and related software applications

Skills in the collection of water and soil samples for laboratory analysis such that samples meet USEPA protocol for sample collection, preservation, and holding times so that the results of those samples are both valid and defensible

Skills in calibrating, maintaining, and utilizing portable field laboratory and sampling equipment

Skills in accurately recording, entering, and managing environmental data

Skills in preparation of technical documents, including detailed assessment reports, procedures manuals, regulatory application packages, and other written technical communications

Skills in oral communication and public presentation

Skills in recognizing and respecting diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Skills in maintaining and managing resources: containing costs and balancing resources

Skills in managing performance: assigning responsibilities, taking corrective action, demonstrating leadership and evaluation, developing employees

Skills in quality improvement processes

Skills in organizational effectiveness: managing with facts, focusing on results, providing clear direction, and encouraging innovation

Skills in strategic thinking: think proactively and solve problems

Skills in organizing, evaluating, and acting upon observations identified in the field

Abilities in planning and organizing – establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently

Abilities in collaboration – working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships

Abilities in communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through various media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message

Abilities in business acumen – using scientific, economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one's understanding of primary business functions, industry trends, and own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics

Abilities in applied learning – assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner

Abilities in developing others – planning and supporting the development of an individual's skills and abilities to fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively

Computer skills – proficient in software applications