Graduate Hydrogeologist
Environment, Transport & Development - Environment & Waste
Services
County Hall, Norwich
£22,443 - £23,945 per annum (Scale G)
37 hours per week
Fixed term contract for two years
Ref: 733 ETTE
Norfolk County Council is looking to appoint a Graduate Hydrogeologist to join its Closed Landfill Team. This team is responsible for the management of up to 152 closed landfill sites of which 30 are currently monitored and 7 have Environmental Permits.
In this varied role you will support the Hydrogeologist who is responsible for monitoring and assessing the effects on groundwater, surface water, and managing the leachate source of the closed landfill sites, for which the County Council has responsibility.
The role provides the opportunity of a mix of office and site based work and working alongside those responsible for the engineering, leachate and gas aspects of landfill management.
You will assist the Hydrogeologist on tasks including the collation, interpretation and distribution of monitoring data. Duties also include undertaking environmental assessments and groundwater modelling, site investigation, groundwater remediation and groundwater analysis. In addition you will provide groundwater advice to other parts of the Council and Local Authorities.
You will possess an Earth Science degree with a specialism in groundwater and ideally a Masters degree in Hydrogeology. You will be IT literate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders and team members. The nature of the role requires you to travel to venues not accessible on public transport routes.
For an informal discussion please contact Tim Wilkins, Hydrogeologist, on 01603 228955 or e-mail tim.wilkins@norfolk.gov.uk
We welcome applications from individuals currently working in other organisations, however we would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post will be given to current employees who are affected by restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
To view further information regarding the vacancy please visit our website www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobsandcareers
Please quote job reference: 733 ETTE
Closing date: 20 September 2013
