Subsurface Data Geoscientist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3)
About The Position
The Washington Geological Survey is seeking an energetic team member to serve as their Subsurface Data Geoscientist. The successful candidate will lead the collection, compilation, design, and maintenance of subsurface data to promote the safety, health, and welfare of the people of Washington. This position is part of a small program that works collaboratively with teams stewarding data, including groundwater geochemistry, gravity and magnetics, school seismic safety refraction surveys, geothermal, carbon sequestration, and oil & gas. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, interpersonal, and detail-oriented, with a broad understanding of geologic data types and experience with database management. This position is funded through June 30th, 2027, with the possibility to extend or convert to a permanent position. The role is within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree with major study in geology or a closely related field AND (4) four years of professional geoscience or closely related work experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience in GIS involving digitizing, editing, and relational database design and database management.
- Experience in independent project or grant management.
- Skills in communicating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and requests are followed.
Nice To Haves
- Washington Geologist License (LG) per RCW 18.220.020.
- Master’s degree in geology or related field.
- (5) Five years of experience in GIS involving digitizing, editing, and relational database design AND service deployment.
- Supervisory or leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively with program staff to identify, gather, compile, verify, attribute, and publish subsurface geospatial data for use by internal and external researchers.
- Leads design of a multi-discipline, complex spatial database, including innovating efficient data workflows via scripts or other means for maintaining and updating database development and production.
- Solicits and retrieves subsurface data from external jurisdictions for inclusion in the subsurface database.
- Recommends new data types and layers for future inclusion in the subsurface database.
- Trains Survey staff to enforce data standards and ensure high-quality data delivery.
- Assists in developing data preservation grant proposals.
- Responds to subsurface data requests.
Benefits
- Employer contributions toward health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plans
- Sick leave
- Vacation days
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
