Salary: $ 1,700 - $ 2,078 semi-monthly *Salary will be based on education and experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Geological Survey, and will be located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401

Why you’ll love this position:

As a Geologist for the Oil and Gas Unit, you will be working with oil and gas industry officials along with other state and federal agencies to improve Missouri’s groundwater and air quality. You will help develop and implement the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act (REGROW) of 2021 for Missouri. In addition, you will perform office and field inspections, digital mapping, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation and technical/scientific reporting and writing to support oil and gas permitting and exploration operations. You will support the core values of the Geological Survey Program which include Technical Competency, Service, Professionalism, Ingenuity, and Cooperation as well as the mission and values of the Division.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure consistent application of the requirements and processes of the Oil and Gas Production law and implementing regulations
• Develop contracts and work with budgets
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including state and federal agencies, private oil and gas producers, contractors and landowners
• Conduct inspections and witness mechanical integrity testing of oil and gas producers and landowners.
• Manage Multiple databases and applications
• Respond to inquiries

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or closely related field and have completed, at a minimum, 30 semester hours of credit in geology including coursework required by the Missouri Board of Geologist Registration and 0-4 years of experience with oil and gas well drilling and production technologies.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education and experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, and ArcGIS Pro
• Be able to interpret and implement Missouri’s rules and policies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
• Experience managing data and database maintenance
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize tasks
• Highly motivated
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, work alone in remote areas, walk long distances, and climb steep slopes under inclement and uncomfortable weather conditions.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Chris Wood, 573-368-2148 or chris.wood@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), 573-526-1646 or amy.richards@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.