Local recruitment: Environmental Specialist 1 (Groundwater)

This position supports hydrogeological investigations and studies to assess groundwater quality statewide.
Duties include:
– Assisting with groundwater sampling, data collection and data entry, and associated activities including identifying sampling locations, planning and preparation, equipment calibration and maintenance, etc.;
– Using database software and GIS to compile and assess groundwater quality data and data for non-point source pollution issues using DEQ databases and other datasets.
– This position will also be maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating the Groundwater Management Branch groundwater quality mapping application and related applications and websites; providing support for special projects, including but not limited to, emerging contaminants, nutrients, coal ash, metals, etc.; developing and/or presenting educational outreach materials, etc.