Geologist - 5020355

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge, and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our 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.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at 111 Fairground Road, Rolla, MO 65401.

As a Geologist in the Environmental Remediation 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 various sites impacted or potentially impacted with hazardous wastes. 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 in verbal and written form.
• 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 with regard to RCRA and CERCLA Risk Assessment and US EPA Region 7.
• Utilize ArcGIS and other computer-aided hydrogeologic modeling programs to develop site maps and figures.
• Develop and maintain geologic and hydrologic knowledge specific to Missouri.
• 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, environmentally contaminates sites, or the application of environmental regulations.
• 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: Develop and maintain a 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 Geology Section Chief at 573-368-2128 or Brenna.McDonald@dnr.mo.gov

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