Geologist 3 - 20062069

What You Will Do

• Plan & conduct complex geologic investigations to evaluate citizen complaints & regulated industry referrals alleging ground water impacts (e.g., contamination, diminution) or environmental impacts from oil field operations
• Conduct investigations
• Coordinate and complete sampling activities
• Prepare reports that summarize ground water investigation or environmental assessment findings & conclusions for review by program manager
• Prepare summaries of findings, recommend corrective action & administrative enforcement actions involving contaminated or diminished ground water supplies
• Review and recommend appropriate actions for remedial action plans submitted to a section
• Testify as expert witness in civil, criminal, and administrative hearings to support enforcement actions involving contamination or diminution of public or private water supplies or from environmental impacts as a result of oil & gas exploration, production, brine disposal or solution mining operations
• Starting hourly pay of $31.47/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.08/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.
  
  

Completion of undergraduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science AND 24 mos. exp. in geologic field, laboratory &/or drafting methods & techniques.

• Or completion of graduate core program in geology, hydrogeology or other specialized geologic science AND 12 mos. exp. in geologic field, laboratory &/or drafting methods.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Geology/Hydrology

Technical Skills: Geology/Hydrology, Investigation, Natural Resources

Professional Skills: Analyzation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Theresa Ellis, theresa.ellis@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6332

Unposting Date

Jul 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Tuscarawas

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County-New Philadelphia

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Professional Skills

Analyzation

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who want to play a key role for the position of Geologist 3 within the Division of Oil & Gas, headquartered in Tuscarawas County. The address is 2207 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. To learn more about the Division of Oil & Gas please visit Division of Oil & Gas Resources | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .