District 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.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
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.

Role Overview:

The INDOT District Geologist supports transportation projects by evaluating subsurface conditions, conducting geologic and material assessments, and ensuring geotechnical risks are identified early in project development. The role includes serving as a liaison for the Certified Aggregate Producer Program (CAPP), coordinating with producers to maintain material quality, and performing routine quarry visits to assess aggregate sources and document geologic conditions. Key responsibilities also involve providing technical expertise to engineers, contributing to design recommendations, and supporting construction activities through field investigations and material evaluations.

The top three skills sought in an ideal candidate are strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and solid technical knowledge of geology, soil mechanics, and aggregate production.

Location:

This position is in INDOT's LaPorte District

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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These additional duties may be performed if this position is at the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)

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