Professional Geologist I

1h1 hour ago

State of Florida

Tallahassee, US · Full-time · $50,585 – $62,000

About this role

This Professional Geologist I position holds high responsibility in protecting human health and the environment via assessment and remediation of petroleum-contaminated sites. It delivers technical oversight, project management, and professional geologic certification for state-funded cleanup projects under Section 376, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code.

The role requires extensive knowledge of petroleum contamination assessment, remediation, and preapproved cleanup procedures in the BPSS SOP Manual. Responsibilities include evaluating technical work products, associated costs, and providing certification under Chapter 492, Florida Statutes, for PRP Team 1 activities.

Work involves collaborating with Agency Term Contractors, Division of Waste Management staff, and contracted cleanup counties. Site managers conduct on-site inspections, negotiate scopes of work, and ensure cost-effective, timely cleanups through regular reviews and guidance.

Opportunities include developing guidance documents, implementing corrective procedures, and creating a continuing training program for PRP geology staff. The position supports responses to assistance requests and technical document reviews as needed.

Requirements

Florida Professional Geologist license required for technical oversight and certification under Chapter 492, Florida Statutes
Extensive knowledge of petroleum contamination assessment and remediation
Knowledge of administrative procedures for preapproved cleanup per BPSS SOP Manual
Ability to evaluate technical work products and associated costs
Familiarity with Section 376, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code
Experience in project management for petroleum cleanup sites
Skills in on-site inspections and monitoring environmental rehabilitation

Responsibilities

Oversee contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state-funded rehabilitation projects as a Site Manager
Make recommendations for corrective actions, negotiate changes in scope of work, prepare change orders, and approve contractor invoices
Provide geology guidance, review, oversight, and project management of work performed by Agency Term Contractors
Review geology work products and petroleum cleanup work for consistency with protocols and procedures
Respond to requests for assistance from Agency Term Contractors, Division of Waste Management staff, and leadership
Provide geology document review support to contracted cleanup counties and perform technical reviews of PRP documents
Develop and implement a continuing training program for geology in the PRP