Geologist

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

The Geotechnical Engineering Geologist is required to assist the geotechnical engineers with Indiana's geologic interpretations, maintain the state-wide geologic hazard management program, serve as technical expert for geotechnical instrumentation and supervises SPT & CPT drilling operations, including schedules for the crews and assuring that projects are done correctly and in a timely manner. Employee also inspects geotechnical consultants' laboratories to comply with INDOT, AASHTO/ASTM procedures.

Individual directly reports to the Director of Geotechnical Services Division.

This position is with INDOT's Materials & Test department.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provide geological consultation utilizing technical expertise regarding engineering geology, hydrogeology, and geology.
• Understand, interpret, and employ applicable State and Federal regulatory rules, guidance, and policies related to geological investigations and contaminant remediation.
• Lead or assist field teams during site investigations.
• Offer solutions to issues/complaints using data analysis and test data.
• Facilitate the creation and editing of staff reports and correspondence to ensure consistency in application of laws and regulations.
• Educate staff regarding implementation of geological policies and programs.
• Review and evaluate technical guidance documents, reports, journals, and related articles.
• Create internal schedules and work scopes, milestones, deliverables, and end products.
• Maintain organized site files and program databases.
• Assist in geological enforcement actions.
• Participate in pre-hearing conferences, provide testimony as expert witness in pre-trial depositions and hearings, and testify in administrative or court hearings.
• Propose revisions to existing regulations and identify new needs in agency or program operations and develop long-term strategies to deal with these new needs.
• Manage resources for strategy implementation.
• Report findings and make recommendations of building structures (including dams, bridges, highways etc.) material aggregates and soils for construction.

• Oil & Gas exploration:
  Process and evaluate applications, and issue permits for all oil- and gas-related wells and county test holes. Review all processing, exploration, and applications of mine, oil wells, dams, and other related water resource structure plans to determine and ensure that the plans are accurate and meet legal and technical requirements.
• Water:
  Perform complex data analysis and interpretation to determine location and extent of underground sources of drinking water.

• Administer INDOT's ledge and pit sampling program. Conduct and analyze the sampling tests and publish results to ensure compliance with specifications and compatibility with the uses recommended.
• Serve as technical expert for geotechnical instrumentation and supervise SPT & CPT drilling operations ensuring that projects are done correctly and in a timely manner.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without…