Remedial Action Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Hydrogeologist/Natural Resource[...]

Initial Posting Date : 09 / 25 / 2024

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

Application Deadline : 10 / 20 / 2024

Agency : Department of Environmental Quality

Salary Range : $6,020 - $9,268

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Remedial Action Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Hydrogeologist / Natural Resource Specialist 4 Underfill)

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity.

Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications.

Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply.

Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for a Remedial Action Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4 Hydrogeologist / Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Underfill) in Portland, Oregon.

Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality.

There are 3 regions (Northwest, Western, and Eastern); this position is in Northwest Region.

What you will do! You will serve as a Senior Project Manager during site investigation, feasibility study, design, construction, and operation phases of cleanup at hazardous substance cleanup sites, with an emphasis on complex hydrogeology sites.

You will be responsible for evaluation of the risks to groundwater and surface water posed by contaminated properties. You will serve as a technical expert in the cleanup program to determine the accuracy and adequacy of environmental investigation, cleanup, and monitoring plans.

You will provide expert project management for complex sites, and may occasionally provide policy support. In addition, you will have overall project responsibility to ensure that contaminated sites are evaluated and remediated in a manner that is cost-effective, timely, and protective of public health and the environment.

What’s in it for you! The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.

In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!

This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications for Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Hydrogeologist :

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field, AND 4 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
• At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
• Current registration as an Oregon Professional Geologist.

Minimum Qualifications for Natural Resource Specialist 4 (non-Hydrogeologist) :

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field, AND 4 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
• At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

The underfill option is available to you if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Hydrogeologist upon hire.

In order to retain this appointment, you must be able to meet the minimum qualifications for the Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Hydrogeologist by obtaining your registration as an Oregon Professional Geologist within 3 years of employment.

Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following :

Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities;

ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Demonstrated expert-level experience and current knowledge in hydrogeology and contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface, as well as site characterization, groundwater monitoring, soil and ground water contamination assessment, and corrective action for contamination problems.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills; prior consulting or regulatory experience in a project manager role, including experience planning, leading, and implementing projects and programs.
• Project management experience directing all phases of environmental investigations and cleanups of sites contaminated with hazardous substances, including petroleum hydrocarbons.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a project team leader for remedial action projects.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access), as well as computer programs such as Google Earth and Acrobat;

demonstrated proficiency in data management and statistics; basic understanding of GIS and a robust understanding and proficiency in groundwater modeling.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences;

skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.

Working Conditions : DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.

This position will be based out of DEQ’s Northwest Region office in Portland, however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work.

The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs.

This position requires occasional statewide travel by car for site visits, meetings, conferences, trainings, public hearings, public meetings, seminars, and workshops, some of which may involve extended work hours, overnight stays, and / or weekend work.

Fieldwork may include air, soil, soil gas, and groundwater sampling; supervising monitoring well construction or beneficial water well use survey;

supervising reconnaissance or drilling for sampling; and other remedial investigatory or removal work. During site visits, there may be exposure to adverse weather conditions, pollutants, chemicals, contaminated soil and water, fumes, airborne contaminants, fall or tripping hazards, stairs, and extensive walking.

There will be occasional driving for up to several hours in a day.

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Please Note : In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the What are we looking for?

section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.

Veterans Information : DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit Veterans Resources.

Equal Pay Analysis : As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation.

Work Authorization : DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Questions / Need Help? If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact DEQ’s Recruitment Team at jobs@deq.

oregon.gov or 503-229-5107.

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