Geologist​/Hydrogeologist; Temporary; Cumberland

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February 9, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-108059
** Agency
* * Office of State Human Resources
** Division
* * Temporary Solutions
** Job Classification Title
** Geologist/Hydrogeologist (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC18

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.
** Description of Work
**** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit****.
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* Note:

Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.
**** Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.*
* ** This temporary position is located at 225 Green Street, Fayetteville
-Cumberland County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.
**** Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $27.77 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).*
* ** Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
**** Management Preferences:
** The geologist/hydrogeologist is responsible for all phases of incident management related to releases of petroleum and other regulated substances from USTs and releases of petroleum from non-UST sources. This will include review of inbound UST forms, site visits to investigate complaints, verify cleanup, conduct sampling, and provide regulatory oversight of other field activities.

The geologist/hydrogeologist provides a technical review of reports that include initial response and abatement, assessment, and corrective action activities followed by appropriate correspondence.

The geologist/hydrogeologist provides regulatory oversight of each incident to ensure compliance with general statues, rules, and guidance documents.

For non-compliant responsible parties, the geologist/hydrogeologist will prepare enforcement documents and provide testimony when necessary.

The geologist/hydrogeologist is responsible for ensuring timely and appropriate responses to incidents that pose imminent risk to human health or the environment.

The geologist/hydrogeologist may assist the Trust Fund Branch with review of preapproval forms.

The Geologist/hydrogeologist is responsible for communicating technical and regulatory information to stakeholders that include responsible parties, consultants, municipalities, other Divisions and Agencies, and the general public.

Finally, the geologist/hydrogeologist will log milestones and other pertinent information for each of their incidents in our internal incident database.
** Minimum

Education and Experience
** Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If…