State of Wisconsin · 1 week ago
Groundwater Quality Specialist
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$37/hr - $40/hrThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently recruiting for a Groundwater Quality Specialist. This role serves as the statewide technical authority on complex hydrogeological issues, leading investigations of groundwater contaminants and providing guidance on well construction standards and groundwater monitoring.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the statewide technical authority on complex and sensitive hydrogeological issues involving groundwater contaminants
Lead advanced investigations of multiple contaminants in Wisconsin’s groundwater
Provide expert technical and policy guidance to stakeholders such as well drillers, local government officials, and agency personnel
Advise on well construction standards, contaminant fate and transport within aquifers, and the interpretation of groundwater monitoring data
Develop and coordinate policies in accordance with Department, State, and Federal groundwater laws and regulations
Serve as a reviewer of well construction applications and ensure compliance with state rules governing monitoring well construction, upholding technical standards and program priorities
Contribute to policy development, rulemaking, source water protection, and infrastructure planning
Qualification
Required
Education, training, or experience related to hydrogeology, geology, or hydrology
Training, or experience of well construction and pump installation methods, principles, and practices
Experience working on projects related to the fate and transport of contaminants in groundwater
Preferred
Experience interpreting hydrostratigraphy and its impact on groundwater quality and quantity conditions
Experience interpreting statutes and/or administrative codes relevant to the DNR Drinking Water and Groundwater program or similar
Experience interpreting spatial and/or temporal patterns in groundwater data using GIS and/or statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, GRASS GIS, SAGA GIS, and/or GEODa, etc.)
Benefits
Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $34/month for single and $83/month for family coverage).
Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.
Company
State of Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
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