Geologist Supervisor

The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Assessment has a vacancy. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare. Step into a leadership role that drives environmental protection across Louisiana. As the manager of Remediation Group 4, you'll guide a team of geologists and environmental scientists tackling some of the state's most complex soil and groundwater remediation challenges—shaping policy, ensuring regulatory consistency, and representing the agency in high-visibility settings. A bachelor's degree in a geoscience field or geological engineering plus five years of experience in a geological field; OR A master's degree in a geoscience field or geological engineering plus four years of experience in a geological field; OR A doctorate in a geoscience field or geological engineering plus three years of experience in a geological field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Lead and manage Remediation Group 4, ensuring timely evaluation, assignment, and progress tracking of all remediation sites. Supervise geologists and environmental scientists across headquarters and regional offices, setting priorities and ensuring alignment with agency goals. Coordinate with EPA and state/local agencies, providing input and tracking progress on RCRA and CERCLA grant commitments. Support regulatory and policy decisions for hazardous and solid waste programs, including technical review of groundwater components of RCRA permits. Represent the Department in public forums and ensure clear communication of policies while overseeing staff training, performance reviews, and development.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Promotion - Internal Open only to current permanent employees of

DEQ Domicile :

Lafayette Compensation:

This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Geologist Supervisor:

$36.24 per hour Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management. Office of the

Secretary Office of Management and Finance Office of Environmental Services Office of Environmental Compliance Office of Environmental Assessment How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Sarah McFarland LDEQ/Human Resources P.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-3850 This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.