Project Manager (Engineering Geologist)

Job Description and Duties DTSC is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our Sacramento Field Office as a Project Manager in the National Priorities List Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting investigations and cleanups at some of California’s most complex contaminated sites, including federal Superfund locations. Join our multi-disciplinary, cross-program team and help protect public health and the environment—apply today! As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to: • Review or prepare technical geological reports and other documents including, but not limited to: Phase I, PEA; site characterization workplans and reports; sampling and analysis plans; pilot and treatability studies; feasibility studies; remedy selection documents; design, implementation, and completion reports; operation and maintenance plans; five-year reviews; and long-term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans • Apply knowledge of recognized environmental conditions, geology, subsurface investigations, underground transport processes of contaminants, and hydrogeology • Evaluate geologic, hydrologic, and geochemical data of the surface and subsurface to characterize the occurrence and migration of contaminants • Plan and manage a workload consisting of one or more assignments on projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines to ensure all assignments are completed on time and within budget • Review or prepare cost estimates and coordinates with the other DTSC staff to ensure adequate financial assurance mechanisms are in place for the selected remedy, and long-term operation and maintenance You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. The SOQ should be no more than 1 page(s) in length, be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than (five) grammatical and spelling errors, and Arial font, size 12. Your SOQ should address the following: 1. Based on the Duty Statement how does your education and experience qualify you for the Engineering Geologist position? Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Knowledge and experience with geological assessment and site cleanup (i.e., Phase I, Preliminary Endangerment Assessment, Site Characterization, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Remedy Selection, Remedy Implementation, etc.), technical and regulatory requirements (CERCLA, RCRA), and framework. • Experience in managing multiple projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines. • Experience and ability to work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team of professionals to achieve DTSC Site Mitigation and Restoration Program’s mission. • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and experience in communicating with a wide range of audiences including but not limited to the public, and federal, state, and local agencies. • California Geologist-in-Training or Professional Geologist license preferred.