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State of Florida lists this GEOLOGIST (HYDROGEOLOGY) opportunity in tallahassee, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Environmental Protection
Working Title: PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II -
Pay Plan: Career Service
PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II -
Department of Environmental Protection
This is an advanced-level professional position responsible for providing senior-level geological expertise, technical oversight, project management, and regulatory support for complex and high-profile environmental cleanup projects, including Superfund sites and other contaminated sites throughout the State of Florida. The position serves as a section Professional Geologist and Project Manager and requires registration as a Florida Certified Professional Geologist.
Provides professional geology document review support to Section’s project managers and the Section’s other P.Assists in review of Site Assessment Work Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Monitoring Reports, and Site Rehabilitation Completion Reports for the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program and the State-Lead Cleanup. Required to review professionally certified and sealed documents. Works with section staff and contractors to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and rules, as appropriate.
EPA (Environmental Agency) on National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites. Provides sole technical review of documents for NPL sites, evaluates remedial alternatives, and participates in the selection of alternatives consistent with National Contingency Plan (NCP), CERCLA, and state law and rules, as appropriate. Prepares written review comments and provides technical recommendations and approvals of documents. Assist in the resolution of DEP/EPA issues regarding Appropriate and Relevant Applicable Requirements (ARARs), Remedy concurrence, Deletions, and other NPL site related issues.
Provides technical assistance to other section staff, consultants, and the public regarding technical issues relating to site assessments, site hydrogeology, remedial alternatives, and related technical topics. This assistance may include participation in technical meetings, enforcement activities, legal testimony, and on-site visits. Employee provides guidance to ensure statewide consistency in cleanup of sites.
Maintains communication with government, academic, and professional associations regarding new and innovative methods for site assessment and cleanup.
Assists the Section Administrator in developing section procedures and policy for assessment and monitoring of site cleanups. Performs on-site inspection of well drilling activities to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and applied biology of Floridas groundwater.
Knowledge of site assessment techniques and methods, including monitoring well construction and sampling, especially for hazardous waste sites.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to hazardous waste/materials management and contaminated site cleanup.
Ability to communicate, effectively both orally and in writing, on technical and scientific matters.
Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.
At least four years of verifiable related experience in geology, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in geology, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. Travel is required
Florida Licensed Professional Geologist (Chapter 492, F.Must complete 40-hour OSHA safety training course within six months of employment and then attend annual refresher safety courses.
One year of post registration experience.
Four years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting/cleanup or other related experience.
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click
We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
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