Geologist

Job Description:

Geologist

Description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding Department values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at the Missouri Geological Survey, 111 Fairgrounds Rd., Rolla MO 65401 with significant time in the field.

As a Geologist in the Environmental Assistance Unit, you will work as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical guidance for a wide range of environmental projects including geohydrologic evaluations of wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste landfills, rural housing developments, centralized animal feeding operations, and many more. As part of the team, you will support the core values of the Geological Survey Program which include Technical Competency, Service, Professionalism, Ingenuity, and Cooperation and the mission and values of the Division and Department.

• Perform geohydrologic evaluations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Review and comment on technical hydrogeologic reports and investigations.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal partners to provide technical support and project guidance.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of federal and state statutes, and regulations related to wastewater and solid waste management and US EPA Region 7.
• Use ArcGIS and other computer-aided hydrogeologic modeling programs to develop site maps and figures.
• Develop an understanding of project management, including budgeting of time and fiscal resources.
• Conduct and observe field drilling, logging, and project oversight.
• Respond to inquiries regarding sinkholes and other geologic hazards in Missouri.
• Attend professional and technical development trainings.
• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders

This position requires eligibility for licensure as a Registered Geologist in the State of Missouri.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Geology : Working knowledge of geologic principles and their applications
• Project Management : Balancing the workload and time and energy to prioritize work products.
• Communication : Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts in written form and verbal form for various audiences

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, or closely related field and have completed, at a minimum, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credit in geology including coursework required by the Missouri Board of Geologist Registration.
• Additionally, this position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, work alone in remote areas, walk long distances in hilly and rugged terrain, climb steep slopes, carry geologic specimens out of the field, and use shovel, hand auger, or hammer.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Brenna McDonald, Environmental Assistance Unit Chief at 573-368-2128 or Brenna.McDonald@d nr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

Salary:

$45,000-$68,000 per Year