Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Employment Announcement

Title: LTE - HYDROGEOLOGIST

Contact: Roxanne N. Chronert

Location: Green Bay Service Center, 2984 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313-6727

Telephone Number: (920) 662-5120

Hourly Rate: $18.000 per hour.

Duration: Job starts approximately July 7, 2019

Job Description: Hydrogeologist - PECFA

This position will assist the WDNR RR program with regulatory oversight of PECFA-eligible environmental contamination cases and administrative tasks related to the management of PECFA. The responsibilities of this position include case status assessment, case review and preparation of work directives.

50% Manage, evaluate, and provide technical assistance for petroleum contamination cases eligible for PECFA reimbursement.
* Maintain assigned PECFA case files and prepare recommendations for consultants, responsible parties and/or other RR Hydrogeologists.
* Review sites where a request for closure has been received and determine if it meets WDNR guidelines and standard geologic principles.
* Evaluate existing and/or proposed groundwater monitoring systems, including well placement, installation/ construction (NR141), sampling techniques/ schedules/parameters, QA/QC, etc.

50% Review data submitted through routine reporting requirements and make decisions/recommendations for future work based on standard hydrogeologic principles, WDNR guidelines, State and Federal maximum contaminant levels, and health advisory levels in groundwater and air. Assist in reviewing stalled cases and work to facilitate progress.

Knowledge Required:

This position will review data submitted through routine reporting requirements and make decisions/recommendations for future work based on standard hydrogeologic principles, WDNR guidelines, State and Federal maximum contaminant levels, and health advisory levels in groundwater and air. Additionally, the position will assist in reviewing stalled cases and work to facilitate progress.

Qualifications:
- Oral and written presentation skills and interpersonal skills are necessary to complete the assigned tasks.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work alone and prioritize multiple work tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Valid driver's license.

Note: This half time (20 hours/week) position may be hired in conjunction with the Hydrogeologist DOT position - Job ID 13284 to work full time (40 hours/week). Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for both positions. Please indicate in your cover letter which position(s) you are interested in.

Application Deadline: June 17, 2019

To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to:

Roxanne N. Chronert
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313-6727
RE: Job Code 13283

Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

Additional Information:

In order to be appointed to this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin. Non-residents may apply, but must meet residency requirements upon hire.

**** Due to the nature of this position the Department of Natural Resources will conduct a comprehensive criminal background check on applicants prior to selection. Pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.