Geologist/Hydrogelogist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Geologist/Hydrogelogist 
Salary $61,545.00 – $107,703.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-02303 EML60032412 Department Dept of Environmental Quality Division Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Geologist/Hydrogeologist Position Number 60032412 Section Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Salary Grade NC18 Recruitment Range $61,545 – $84,624 DESCRIPTION
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Description of Work At every level, DEQ employees are part of the efforts to rebuild infrastructure and restore the environment after Helene’s impacts. Want to help? Join the DEQ team supporting Western North Carolina communities as they recover and prepare for future storms. Your work will have a meaningful impact on the lives of North Carolinians. This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. This Geologist/Hydrogeologist position is responsible for for planning, coordinating, and managing energy and mineral resource investigations related to economic geology; to provide geologic data and interpretations to agencies, businesses, and the public in the area of economic geology; and to assist the State Geologist/Section Chief and Division Director in related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze the results of independent energy and mineral resource studies and presents these data and conclusions in public and professional presentations, summary reports, and publications of various types including geologic maps and GIS datasets.
Recommend through the State Geologist/Section Chief to the Division Director, priorities for and scope of statewide energy and mineral resource studies and mapping.
Responsible for project management and team leadership of permanent and/or temporary staff as assigned.

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources:

The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two

Sections:

Land Quality and Geological Survey.

For more information:

https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources The Land Quality Section is responsible for the administration of four regulatory programs: Dam Safety Program as authorized by the Dam Safety of 1967, Mining Program as authorized by the Mining Act of 1971, Sediment Program as authorized by the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Stormwater Program as authorized by state statutes and the federal Clean Water Act. DEMLR collects permit fees and issues permits for mines, dams, sedimentation control for construction sites, and stormwater permits for various activities and refers enforcement cases to the Attorney General’s Office. DEMLR is responsible for scheduling, organizing and transcribing minutes of the North Carolina Mining Commission and the Sedimentation Control Commission as well as reporting to the Environmental Management Commission regarding dam safety and stormwater matters. The N.C. Geological Survey (NCGS) Section’s mission is to provide unbiased and technically accurate applied earth science scientific information to address societal needs. This includes geologic maps, mineral resource and geochemical information, topographic maps and digital products, and earth science education initiatives. The NCGS “…examines, surveys, and maps the geology, mineral resources, and topography of the state” and encourages the wise conservation and use of geologic resources by industry, commerce, agriculture and government agencies for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina. The results of the NCGS research are documented in Bulletins, Open File Reports, Information Circulars, Special Publications, and Geologic Map Series. The NCGS along with DEMLR provide staff to the Oil and Gas Commission.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina’s environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public’s health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state’s school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Recruitment Range:

$61,545 – $84,624

Location:

512 Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27604 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (

Note:

These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories in economic geology, energy and mineral resource exploration/development/extraction, and related studies involving technical geological knowledge
Considerable knowledge of geological research processes, including a thorough knowledge of data gathering techniques and procedures, along with the skill and ability to plan research projects in energy and mineral resource identification and estimation. Considerable knowledge in geologic mapping and modeling, as well as understanding and use of geophysical and geochemical exploration tools and techniques; and the ability to analyze, manipulate, and evaluate scientific information/data, including geological data and processes concerning energy and mineral resources found in the variety of geological environments Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in geology, geosciences, physical science or engineering with 30 credit hours of geological science course work from an accredited college or university. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ben Brooks at (919)707-9232 or ben.brooks@deq.nc.gov.