Job Summary
This position exists to provide technical assistance and comprehensive management of sites in the Petroleum Remediation and Redevelopment Section. This may include providing hydrologic and geologic technical assistance to other program staff as part of a project team and/or directly managing all aspects of a project, from technical to administrative duties.
The primary goal of the position is to ensure that sites do not pose a threat to human health or the environment. Duties will include reviewing and evaluating reports, ensuring adequate site investigations, making risk-based decisions regarding cleanup of contamination, determining adequacy of response actions to protect future developments, tracking progress of site work, conducting enforcement actions when necessary, and managing data.
Minimum Qualifications
- Employees represented by Minnesota Association of Professional Employees who are interested in interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement.
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources Management, Soil Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or other closely-related environmental field; and two completed courses in Hydrology/Hydrogeology. [Candidates must list the two courses in Hydrology/Hydrogeology on their resume to qualify]
AND
- Two years of professional experience as a Hydrologist or equivalent. Experience must include overseeing or conducting environmental site assessments and contaminated site remediation.
WITH
- Basic computer skills; proficiency in Word and exposure to Excel and Power Point.
- Ability to gain a complete understanding of the environmental regulatory process and procedures.
- Knowledge of statistical principles and methods of data analysis and ability to apply these methods.
- Good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external business partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in conducting or overseeing Brownfields site investigation and response actions.
- Demonstrated ability to bring projects to a satisfactory conclusion.
- Problem-solving skills for resolving complex technical matters.
- Experience with public communication efforts on health or environmental projects.
- Proven written and verbal communication and human relations skills to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Proficiency with GIS.
- Proficiency with EQUIS data base and data entry.
Physical Requirements
Ability to use a computer and perform keyboard functions for multiple hours per day.
Driver’s License Requirements
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
Why Work For Us
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and enhance human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Remediation Hydrologist 2
Posted: January 1, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Summary
This position exists to provide technical assistance and comprehensive management of sites in the Petroleum Remediation and Redevelopment Section. This may include providing hydrologic and geologic technical assistance to other program staff as part of a project team and/or directly managing all aspects of a project, from technical to administrative duties.
The primary goal of the position is to ensure that sites do not pose a threat to human health or the environment. Duties will include reviewing and evaluating reports, ensuring adequate site investigations, making risk-based decisions regarding cleanup of contamination, determining adequacy of response actions to protect future developments, tracking progress of site work, conducting enforcement actions when necessary, and managing data.
Minimum Qualifications
AND
WITH
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Ability to use a computer and perform keyboard functions for multiple hours per day.
Driver’s License Requirements
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
Why Work For Us
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and enhance human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Summary
This position exists to provide technical assistance and comprehensive management of sites in the Petroleum Remediation and Redevelopment Section. This may include providing hydrologic and geologic technical assistance to other program staff as part of a project team and/or directly managing all aspects of a project, from technical to administrative duties.
The primary goal of the position is to ensure that sites do not pose a threat to human health or the environment. Duties will include reviewing and evaluating reports, ensuring adequate site investigations, making risk-based decisions regarding cleanup of contamination, determining adequacy of response actions to protect future developments, tracking progress of site work, conducting enforcement actions when necessary, and managing data.
Minimum Qualifications
AND
WITH
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Ability to use a computer and perform keyboard functions for multiple hours per day.
Driver’s License Requirements
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
Why Work For Us
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and enhance human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.