IE- Geologist

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance;

monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

• The position will be the expert in developing/editing permit and post closure approval letter templates related to groundwater, geology, and landfill gases, related to solid waste land disposal facilities.
• The position will work directly with permit managers to develop/write permit and post closure approval letter requirements for all aspects of groundwater, geology, and explosive gases related to solid waste land disposal facilities.
• The position will peer review all permits and post closure approval letters for all aspects of groundwater, geology, and explosive gases related to solid waste land disposal facilities.
• The position will review all aspects of groundwater, geology, and explosive gases related to hazardous waste and solid waste land disposals and confined feeding operations for documents assigned to the position.
• The position will peer review letters and memos related to hazardous waste and solid waste land disposal facilities and confined feeding operations.
• The position will need to be a good technical writer and editor, have a strong background in hydrogeology, able to interpret rules and regulations pertaining to geology and groundwater, and have a good understanding of groundwater statistics.
• The position may need to work more than 7.5 hours/day if field work demands, but will be able to flex it out other days so as not to exceed the 75 hours in a two-week period.
• The position will need to effectively speak with internal and external stakeholders on subjects concerning hydrogeology, statistics, and regulations.

Driving a state vehicle is required for this position.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provide geological consultation utilizing technical expertise regarding engineering geology, hydrogeology, and geology.
• Understand, interpret, and employ applicable State and Federal regulatory rules, guidance, and policies related to geological investigations and contaminant remediation.
• Lead or assist field teams during site investigations.
• Offer solutions to issues/complaints using data analysis and test data.
• Facilitate the creation and editing of staff reports and correspondence to ensure consistency in application of laws and regulations.
• Educate staff regarding implementation of geological policies and programs.
• Review and evaluate technical guidance documents, reports, journals, and related articles.
• Create internal schedules and work scopes, milestones, deliverables, and end products.
• Maintain organized site files and program databases.
• Assist in geological enforcement actions.
• Participate in pre-hearing conferences, provide testimony as expert witness in pre-trial depositions and hearings, and testify in administrative or court hearings.
• Propose revisions to existing regulations and identify new needs in agency or program operations and develop long-term strategies to deal with these new needs.
• Manage resources…