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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 7 hours ago

Hydrogeologist

Forsyth County, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $74K/yr

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to environmental stewardship and public health. The Hydrogeologist will evaluate hazardous waste sites, determine contamination levels, and oversee cleanup efforts while liaising with various stakeholders.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, and evaluate data associated with environmental contamination

Use hydrogeologic interpretation skills to characterize a contamination incident

Use hydrogeologic decision-making skills and electronic tools to identify risks to public health and the environment to prioritize the site and plan appropriate actions

Understand the risk of contaminant exposure associated with its migration to groundwater, surface water, air and/or via direct human contact

Communicate in oral and written form with other Division program representatives, environmental consulting firms, the public, interest groups and organizations

Qualification

Hydrogeological interpretationEnvironmental contamination evaluationRisk assessmentBachelor’s degree in geologyProfessional Geologist licensureCommunication skills

Required

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

Ability to review, interpret, and evaluate data associated with environmental contamination

Ability to use hydrogeologic interpretation skills to characterize a contamination incident

Ability to use hydrogeologic decision-making skills and electronic tools to identify risks to public health and the environment to prioritize the site and plan appropriate actions

Understanding of the risk of contaminant exposure associated with its migration to groundwater, surface water, air and/or via direct human contact

Ability to communicate in oral and written form with other Division program representatives, environmental consulting firms, the public, interest groups and organizations