Environmental Protection Geologist I

Under immediate supervision of the Groundwater Unit Manager, Permit Section, in the Bureau of Land (BOL), performs beginning level duties relative to geologic investigations with other geologists concerning land and groundwater related projects, such as evaluations of groundwater systems at hazardous waste facilities. Receives training and assists higher level geologists with documenting results for the Groundwater Unit, and with determinations of groundwater monitoring systems.

Education and Experience - Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a degree in geology, including at least one course in groundwater geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, soil physics, and/or soil chemistry. Requires no previous experience.

Specific Job Requirements: Requires a valid Illinois driver's license for ability to operate a motor vehicle when driving to site locations and conducting investigations, attending meetings, and assessing oversight activities that require occasional overnight trips.