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The following are job openings in geology or the geosciences that GSNH has been made aware of. Contact information is provided below each listing. Information provided below is all that we have received and any and all inquiries should be made to the contact provided in each listing. GSNH is providing this information as a service to our members and does not endorse or recommend any particular firm or institution seeking applicants.
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GSNH reserves the right to edit job submitted descriptions for consistency of format.
Members, if you would like post a job please fill out this FORM and email it to Thomas.fargo@des.nh.gov.
Posted February 22, 2022 (Posting closes May 10):
Company: State of NH, Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division
Location: Pease Office, Portsmouth, NH
Job Title: Project Manager - Hydrogeologist III
Contact Information: Peter Sandin, peter.t.sandin@des.nh.gov or at 603-559-0022. You may also contact Raymond Wilson, HR Coordinator at 603-271-1496 or at raymond.j.wilson@des.nh.gov
Summary:
Provides regulatory and technical oversight of Department of Defense (DoD) contaminated sites and munitions sites in accordance with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Chapter Env-Or 600 Contaminated Sites Management.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in forestry, geology, hydrogeology, or a related water resources or earth science degree. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Six years' experience as a professional geologist, hydrogeologist, or hydrologist.
License/Certification: Must have, or obtain within one year of hire, registration as a Professional Geologist in the State of New Hampshire. Eligibility for N.H. driver's license required for performing professional field work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Position requires on-site presence and work at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites in accordance with the requirements mandated by federal and state regulations and the terms of State/DoD cooperative agreements. Therefore, as a condition of initial employment, the job candidate must complete a baseline medical examination. Additionally, the incumbent must satisfy the Occupational Safety and Health Agency’s health and safety requirements for employees who work at hazardous waste sites including periodic medical monitoring and adherence with personal protection procedures.
PREFERRED WORK TRAITS: Considerable knowledge of hydrogeologic principles and modern practices as applied to aquifer delineation, characterization, and contaminated site management. Considerable knowledge in a related field such as geology, engineering, geochemistry, biology, and soil sciences sufficient to incorporate considerations from these disciplines in the review and study of groundwater management problems, plans and activities. Knowledge of application of environmental sciences for protection of underground and surface sources of drinking water. Ability to plan hydrogeologic investigations and oversee implementation of the plan and present technical data in clear, concise scientific reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government and industrial officials, consultants, professional and nonprofessional organizations, individuals and the general public.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply and provide detailed information on that experience as it may be able to considered in lieu of required formal education. However, those same years of relevant experience that are considered in place of formal education cannot also be used to satisfy years of required experience. Criminal background and driving record review required.
Company: State of NH, Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division
Location: Pease Office, Portsmouth, NH
Job Title: Project Manager - Hydrogeologist III
Contact Information: Peter Sandin, peter.t.sandin@des.nh.gov or at 603-559-0022. You may also contact Raymond Wilson, HR Coordinator at 603-271-1496 or at raymond.j.wilson@des.nh.gov
Summary:
Provides regulatory and technical oversight of Department of Defense (DoD) contaminated sites and munitions sites in accordance with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Chapter Env-Or 600 Contaminated Sites Management.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews and comments on the work conducted by DoD contractors and consultants involved with hydrogeological investigations and clean-up efforts to assure that work performed adheres to specifications and meets project requirements.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets complex hydrogeologic information requiring considerable initiative and professional judgment, to determine the extent and the sources of groundwater contamination.
- Manages NHDES contractors to conduct investigations in accordance with DoD requirements. This includes developing work plans, and reviewing and approving budgets, invoices and deliverables.
- Writes agency reports to present the findings of hydrogeologic studies for review and use by other government agencies, attorneys, consultants, and the public.
- Presents agency reports to the public, other governmental agencies, hydrogeological consultants, and attorneys in public and enforcement related meetings to communicate agency findings to interested parties.
- Reviews and collaborates on the development of technical investigation work plans, observes field work, and reviews preliminary data and draft reports to ensure that investigations are completed at a high level of technical competence, and are defensible in legal enforcement actions by the Attorney General’s Office.
- Provides expert technical testimony to the Attorney General’s Office for deliberations on issues involving groundwater contamination and hydrogeological investigations to assist in legal enforcement actions.
- Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of DES’ mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions. Implements continuous improvement practices within the Hazardous Waste Remediation Bureau.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in forestry, geology, hydrogeology, or a related water resources or earth science degree. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Six years' experience as a professional geologist, hydrogeologist, or hydrologist.
License/Certification: Must have, or obtain within one year of hire, registration as a Professional Geologist in the State of New Hampshire. Eligibility for N.H. driver's license required for performing professional field work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Position requires on-site presence and work at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites in accordance with the requirements mandated by federal and state regulations and the terms of State/DoD cooperative agreements. Therefore, as a condition of initial employment, the job candidate must complete a baseline medical examination. Additionally, the incumbent must satisfy the Occupational Safety and Health Agency’s health and safety requirements for employees who work at hazardous waste sites including periodic medical monitoring and adherence with personal protection procedures.
PREFERRED WORK TRAITS: Considerable knowledge of hydrogeologic principles and modern practices as applied to aquifer delineation, characterization, and contaminated site management. Considerable knowledge in a related field such as geology, engineering, geochemistry, biology, and soil sciences sufficient to incorporate considerations from these disciplines in the review and study of groundwater management problems, plans and activities. Knowledge of application of environmental sciences for protection of underground and surface sources of drinking water. Ability to plan hydrogeologic investigations and oversee implementation of the plan and present technical data in clear, concise scientific reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government and industrial officials, consultants, professional and nonprofessional organizations, individuals and the general public.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply and provide detailed information on that experience as it may be able to considered in lieu of required formal education. However, those same years of relevant experience that are considered in place of formal education cannot also be used to satisfy years of required experience. Criminal background and driving record review required.