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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.

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance;

monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

The Geologist 2 serves as a technical specialist within the Geological Services Section, providing advanced geological expertise to support IDEM’s mission of protecting human health and the environment. This position assists in the characterization and remediation of uncontrolled waste and spill sites by performing and evaluating complex geological, environmental, engineering, and hydrogeologic work. The Geologist 2 supports regulatory decision‑making and contributes to restoring contaminated properties to safe and productive use.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency interpreting complex geological, hydrogeologic, and environmental data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across technical and non technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively within program teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in technical work products.
• Understanding of environmental regulations related to site investigation and cleanup activities.
• Bachelor's degree in geology or a related geoscience field.
• Relevant professional experience in geology, hydrogeology, environmental geology, or related work.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.

• Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or environmental science.
• Is an Indiana Licensed Professional Geologist (LPG).
• Experience working with contaminated site assessments, remediation projects, or regulatory programs.
• Familiarity with IDEM guidance, OLQ procedures, and state/federal environmental regulations.
• Experience using GIS tools, geological modeling software, or environmental data analysis platforms.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 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 geologic 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.
• Evaluate and assist in developing geologically related plans and documents.
• Develop and write technical reports and correspondence including tabulating and interpreting data for reports.
• Follow proper sampling procedures and use appropriate geophysical and other field techniques.
• Review and evaluate technical guidance documents, reports, journals, and related articles.
• Determine historic geologic and hydrogeologic conditions utilizing agency files.
• Assist in geological enforcement actions.
• Provide technical assistance to other staff, state and federal agencies, industries, contractors, and the public.

These additional duties may be performed if this position is at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

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