Senior Hydrogeologist

Senior Hydrogeologist - Public Health

"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"

Salary Range: $83, $110,196.98
This is an exempt (salary) position
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job. 
This role is on-site 5 days a week

About Us
At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too.  Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field.  The CDC foundation explains that "Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.  This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease".Come be a part of Mecklenburg County's Public Health department's vision to "assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations."

Position Summary
This position is responsible for leading a team of Environmental Health staff responsible for protecting
and promoting public health by enforcing state and local environmental health laws, rules, and
regulations by conducting inspections and investigations. This includes environmental assessments for
existing and potential governmental properties, ambient and site-specific groundwater monitoring
networks, and evaluation of public exposure from contaminated groundwater via potable well water. This
position coordinates environmental program activities and may conduct inspections in specialty areas
and assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Specific duties include
assigning and reviewing work and coordinating with outside agencies or departments.

Essential Functions
• Independently leads, reviews, and evaluates environmental health staff's work and prepares
performance reviews for the Program Manager. Promotes individual growth and development of
assigned Hydrogeologist.
• Manages the orientation and training of Hydrogeologists, Senior Environmental Health Specialist,
and Environmental Health Specialists.
• Ensures critical uniformity in the ongoing interpretation and application of environmental health
programs through the preparation of detailed policy and procedural guidelines; review and
analysis of staff inspection reports; file documentation; and field observations. Independently
initiates corrective action in problem situations.
• Develops, implements, and supervises professional training activities within the program. Ensures
staff authorizations and professional registrations are met.
• Following a review of evidence and staff documentation recommends if legal action is to be taken
for violation of state laws.
• Provides technical guidance to environmental staff and managers, based on scientific knowledge
and experience, determining alternative methods of addressing issues to eliminate or minimize
potential negative consequences.
• Assists in the development of division/program policies and procedures.
• Coordinates division/program inspection and investigation activities with outside agencies and
other City departments.
• Provides plans and variance request documents for compliance with State and Local regulations.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, and management.
• Provides supervision over investigating consumer/citizen complaints and subsequent compliance
actions.
• Attends public meetings and cross-departmental meetings as Environmental Health
representative.
• May conduct inspections and investigations in various settings (i.e., MPL investigations,
monitoring well inspections, principles and practices of groundwater and surface-water hydrology,
groundwater quality, water resource development, management, regulation, and geologic
principles and practices).
• Develops and conducts public information & education programs.
• Conduct complex research, prepare reports, and present results orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Five years of experience in environmental field or Hydrogeology.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, or a closely related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
• A valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License. Must obtain and maintain a valid
Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit.

• Licensure as a North Carolina Professional Geologist is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
• Scientific principles, methods, and statistical analysis of data;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
• Groundwater hydrology principles, especially as it relates to fractured bedrock aquifers;
• Environmental and potable well drilling methods, technologies, and monitoring and potable well
design;
• Industry standards for Preliminary Environmental Site Assessments (PESA), Phase I and Phase II
environmental assessments;
• Water and soil sample collection methodology and laboratory analytical methods and procedures.

Skills
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• The collection of water and soil samples for laboratory analysis such that samples meet USEPA
protocol for sample collection, preservation, and holding times so that the results of those
samples are both valid and defensible.
• Calibrating, maintaining, and utilizing portable field laboratory and sampling equipment.
Accurately recording, entering, and managing environmental data;
• Preparation of technical documents, including detailed assessment reports, procedures manuals,
regulatory application packages, and other written technical communications;
• Oral communication and public presentation.
• Recognizing and respecting diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Maintaining and managing resources: containing costs and balancing resources
• Managing performance: assigning responsibilities, taking corrective action, demonstrating
leadership and evaluation, developing employees
• Quality Improvement Processes
• Organizational Effectiveness: Managing with facts, focusing on results, providing clear direction,
and encouraging innovation.
• Strategic thinking: Think proactively and solve problems.
• Organizing, evaluating, and acting upon observations identified in the field

Abilities
• Planning and Organizing – Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is
completed efficiently.
• Collaboration – Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining
good working relationships.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through various media to individuals or
groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
message.
• Business Acumen – Using scientific, economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand
and improve business results; using one's understanding of primary business functions, industry
trends, and own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
• Applied Learning – Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Developing Others – Planning and supporting the development of an individual's skills and
abilities to fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.

Computer Skills
• Proficient in software applications.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.