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Job Title:  

Geologist 1/2/3

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007666

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$50,960.00-$61,661.60

Job Description:

NOTE: This job may be filled at the 1,2, or 3 level based on education, experience, and preferred criteria.

 

This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) - Land Protection Branch -Abandoned Sites Unit (ASU) of the Response and Remediation Program. The ASU specializes in the project management of state funded cleanup projects, most of which include regulatory oversight of environmental cleanups related to releases to soil and groundwater. Investigations and cleanups are performed by state contractors, utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund under the Hazardous Waste Site Response Services Contract. Geologists in this Unit act as Compliance Officers in overseeing the investigation and cleanup of the assigned sites, including all aspects of regulatory compliance, technical direction and oversight, development of remedial strategies, contractor management, coordination with other EPD Programs, and budget management.  The incumbent will also be expected to assist the regulated community.  Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

       

Preference may be given to applicants with:

 

Experience performing site investigations and cleanups pursuant to land-based State and Federal environmental laws and regulations (ie, HSRA, VRPA, GBA, RCRA, CERCLA, UST)

Experience with reviewing and preparing technical reports and related documents

Experience with contract and project management

Experience with interpreting and implementing state and federal rules and regulations

 

This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.  Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

 

NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/).  

    

 

The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in geology, geologic sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.