Geologist -P11​/Bay District Office

Geologist 9-P11

This position serves as the geological/hydrogeological recognized resource for the Bay City District Office responsible for implementation of the hydrogeologic aspects of Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), for the Materials Management Division (MMD). Duties associated with this position include conducting technical reviews on all incoming landfill construction permit applications, including the review of the hydrogeologic studies and monitoring plans submitted to support these applications.

For landfills undergoing investigation or remediation of contaminated groundwater, this position reviews investigation reports, remedial action plans, and monitoring data submitted to support and demonstrate the selection and effectiveness of remedial actions.

This position is also responsible for inspecting solid waste disposal facilities and evaluating all groundwater, leachate, surface water, and gas monitoring results to determine compliance with Part 115 requirements. This position inspects unlicensed or illegal sites where solid waste is being managed. Sampling is conducted to provide oversight of sampling techniques at facilities, assure the integrity of submitted results, and to collect data in support of remedial investigations and enforcement actions.

Expert hydrogeologic witness testimony may be required. Hydrogeologic support and expertise in support of compliance and enforcement activity is provided. This position also acts as scrap tire program inspector (Part 169 of the NREPA) for the Saginaw Bay District, reviewing applications, monitoring compliance, and preparing documents as necessary. This position serves as a public contact and informational source for Part 115 and Part 169 issues.

The position is also responsible for performing special tasks assigned by the District Supervisor.

Position Description (9-P11)

This position serves as the senior level geological/hydrogeological expert for the Materials Management Division (MMD) in the Bay City District. The position is responsible for all aspects of Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), and the pursuant promulgated administrative rules. This position is responsible for conducting technical reviews on all incoming landfill construction permit applications, including review of the hydrogeologic studies and monitoring plans submitted to support these applications.

For those landfills in the process of investigating or remediation of contaminated groundwater, this position evaluates investigation reports, remedial action plans, and monitoring data submitted to demonstrate and support remedial action selection and performance.

This position inspects solid waste disposal facilities and evaluates all groundwater, leachate, surface water, and gas monitoring results to determine compliance with Part 115 requirements. This position inspects unlicensed or illegal sites where solid waste is disposed. Sampling is conducted to provide oversight of sampling techniques at facilities, assure the integrity of submitted results, and to collect data in support of remedial investigations and enforcement actions.

Expert hydrogeologic witness testimony may be required. Hydrogeologic support and expertise in support of compliance and enforcement activity is provided.

This position also acts as scrap tire program inspector (Part 169 of NREPA) for the Bay City District, reviewing applications, monitoring compliance, and preparing documents as necessary. This position serves as a public contact and informational source for Part 115 and Part 169 issues.

Position Description (12)

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in environmental geoscience, earth science, or environmental science with 15 semester (23 quarter term) credits in the following core geology classes: physical geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, structural geology and field instruction.…