Engineering Geologist (#RE1301)

Under general supervision, performs responsible scientific investigative and analytical work in monitoring the investigation and remediation of contamination from leaking underground storage tanks for the Environmental Health Division of San Joaquin County Public Health Services; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

An employee in this single position class performs and applies scientific and engineering geological methods and principles to ensure appropriate investigation and remediation of groundwater and soil contamination from leaking underground storage tanks. This includes but is not limited to reviewing and monitoring drilling, soil sampling, well construction, aquifer testing and ground water sampling activities in San Joaquin County. The incumbent additionally reviews and evaluates remediation plans for soil and groundwater cleanup. General supervision is received from a Supervising Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Civil Engineering or closely related field. 

Experience: One year experience performing investigations and remediation of contamination from leaking underground storage tanks.  

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Licenses and Certificates:  Either: (1) Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers; or (2) Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a geologist issued by the California State of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists; and (3) Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Basic principles and practices of engineering geology; geological investigation techniques; engineering classification of soils, drilling methods, subsurface sampling techniques and well design.

Apply scientific and engineering geology methods and techniques; conduct and evaluate field studies including assessing hydrologic, geologic and geochemical conditions; evaluate data and prepare and interpret technical reports; assign, train, supervise, and evaluate professional, paraprofessional and technical staff and their work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; express oneself clearly both orally and in writing.

Mobility-Frequent operating keyboard, walking, sitting and standing for long periods; Frequency of Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 pounds or less; Visual Requirements-Constant overall vision, eye-hand coordination, depth perception, reading/close up work, field of vision/peripheral; frequent color perception; Dexterity-Frequent grasping, repetitive motion, writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio; frequent talking in person, talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact, decision making, concentration; frequent working alone; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation; occasional exposure to hazardous materials.