Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer, or Hydrogeologist*

The City of Madison, WI is hiring an Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer, or Hydrogeologist with a focus on water resources and environmental sustainability. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least two years of hydrogeological experience. The role offers a work-life balance with up to 60% remote work. Positions available include Hydrogeologist 2 and 3, with salaries ranging from $76,903 to $100,326 annually.
General Description

Are you looking for work-life balance and the ability to work remotely up to 60% of the time? Are you passionate about water resources and environmental sustainability? Do you have a degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental science, or a closely related scientific field? Do you have two (2) or more years of hydrogeological experience that involved groundwater contaminant assessment and related evaluation and remediation activities? Then we’re looking for you to join our team as an Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer, or Hydrogeologist!

The selected candidate will be hired as either a Hydrogeologist 2 or Hydrogeologist 3, depending upon relevant training and experience.

Starting pay for a Hydrogeologist 2 is $76,903.32 - $91,258.70 Annually.

Starting pay for a Hydrogeologist 3 is $83,478.98 - $100,326.72 Annually.

This position is regularly scheduled for 38.75 hours per week. Standard work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Hydrogeologist 2

This is intermediate-level professional hydrogeological work performed in the office and/or field for the Engineering Division. In addition to the duties performed by a Hydrogeologist 1, this position includes expanded responsibilities overseeing landfill monitoring budgets and City contracts, preparing Phase 1 and 2 environmental site assessments in-house, providing technical assistance regarding landfill monitoring networks, and managing the environmental impacts of City operations. Assignments are received from a Principal Civil Engineer or supervisor and typically involve formal submissions to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) or other agencies for review. The work is characterized by the application of expanded professional expertise encompassing both theoretical concepts and the attainment of procedural knowledge through on-the-job training and experience.

Hydrogeologist 3

This is advanced-level professional hydrogeological work performed in the office and field for the Engineering Division. This position is responsible for performing site investigations to evaluate the environmental impact associated with City projects, identifying locations for and reviewing the results of soil borings with regards to contamination, conducting field work, preparing and/or managing the preparation of Phase 1 and 2 environmental site assessments and other environmental reports for City properties and projects, providing expertise concerning groundwater, leachate, and other types of groundwater and soil monitoring and sampling, and identifying potential environmental problems and/or strategies for dealing with existing problems, providing technical assistance regarding the landfill monitoring networks, preparing landfill monitoring plan modification requests and other detailed landfill analysis work, participating as a technical advisor in cleanup negotiations, applying for and managing USEPA and WDNR grants to fund environmental investigations and cleanups, and providing assistance with enforcement of private Stormwater Management Plans. Assignments are received from a Principal Civil Engineer or supervisor and typically involve formal submissions to the WDNR or other agencies for review. The work is characterized by the exercise of technical and professional knowledge, the broader application of professional expertise and proficiency, and requires a high degree of independence, judgment and discretion.

The Hydrogeologist 1 - 4 classification series is structured to provide advancement from Hydrogeologist 1 to Hydrogeologist 2, as a function of the employee’s career development, but generally at most within two (2) years of starting employment as a Hydrogeologist 1. Progression to a Hydrogeologist 3 and 4 is not automatic but rather is dependent upon the employee taking on additional duties and responsibilities as well as the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

To Be Hired as a Hydrogeologist 2:
• Two (2) years of experience applying the following:
• Geological, hydrogeologic, and environmental aspects of water, groundwater, and soil contamination.
• Hydrogeologic, chemical, and engineering principles controlling the fate, transport, and cleanup of contaminants in the environment from land application/waste disposal, spills, and/or unauthorized waste disposal.
• Environmental monitoring and sampling techniques.
• State and Federal groundwater and soil quality standards.
• State and Federal reporting and cleanup procedures/processes.
• Computer modeling and use of a Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.

-OR-
• Two (2) years of professional hydrogeological experience equivalent to that gained as a Hydrogeologist 1 with the City of Madison; AND
• Bachelor's degree with a major in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental science, or a closely related scientific field which meets the standards established by Wisconsin Administrative Code Section 712.03(1).

To Be Hired as a Hydrogeologist 3:
• Three (3) years of professional hydrogeological experience including at least one (1) year equivalent to that gained as a Hydrogeologist 2 with the City of Madison.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental science, or a closely related scientific field which meets the standards established by Wisconsin Administrative Code Section 712.03(1).

Job Number

2025-00061

Department

Engineering Division

Opening Date

03/13/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2025 11:59 PM Central