Geologist

the South Dakota State Government•Vermillion, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This Environmental Scientist I position will perform work related to the mapping and interpretation of South Dakota's geology and ground water resources. Surface and subsurface geology will be a component of the work as will aquifer characteristics such as saturated thickness, water levels, water quality, and recharge associated with various glacial and bedrock aquifers.

Requirements

Only candidates having a Bachelor's degree in geology, earth science, or a closely related field will be considered.
The successful candidate must hold a valid driver's license.
Must either have, or obtain, a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) within 6 months of their hire date.
The license is necessary so they can drive water trucks that are used in the SD Geological Survey's drilling activities, if the need arises.
The employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing.
Resume
Descriptions of work experience
A recent writing example such as a college term paper or a technical report
Must apply online
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in geology, earth science, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of: glacial geology and glacial processes; South Dakota's surface and subsurface geology; hydrogeology, particularly in glacial sediments; geographic information system (GIS) software; down-hole geophysical logs; field mapping of geology.
Skill to: write understandable, complete, and accurate technical reports.
Ability to: manage geologic and water quality data; work independently as well as in teams; construct and interpret cross sections, structure-contour maps, and geologic maps; effectively map surface and subsurface geology.

Responsibilities

Serve as project geologist on drilling and well installation projects to define the subsurface geology and ground water resources of the state.
Perform the duties of a rig-side geologist to include the logging of test holes and wells that are drilled for the SD Geological Survey's investigations.
Duties include assisting with drilling rig operations on occasion.
Create GIS maps of the geology and ground water resources of the state.
Prepare written technical reports that are suitable for publication by the SD Geological Survey.