Geologist

Geologist 3

• Plan & conduct complex geologic investigations to evaluate citizen complaints & regulated industry referrals alleging groundwater impacts (e.g., contamination, diminution) or environmental impacts from oil field operations.
• Conduct investigations and coordinate sampling activities.
• Prepare reports that summarize groundwater investigation or environmental assessment findings and conclusions for review by program manager.
• Prepare summaries of findings, recommend corrective action & administrative enforcement actions for contaminated or diminished groundwater supplies.
• Review and recommend appropriate actions for remedial action plans submitted to a section.
• Testify as expert witness in civil, criminal, and administrative hearings to support enforcement actions involving contamination or diminution of public or private water supplies or from environmental impacts as a result of oil & gas exploration, production, brine disposal or solution mining operations.

Starting hourly pay of $31.47 per hour with multiple pay increases over the first 7.5 years of service, ending at $46.08 per hour. Additional cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLA) and longevity pay supplements may apply.

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in geology, hydrogeology, or another specialized geologic science AND 24 months of experience in geologic field, laboratory, or drafting methods & techniques.
• Or completion of a graduate core program in geology, hydrogeology, or another specialized geologic science AND 12 months of experience in geologic field, laboratory, or drafting methods.
• Or equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment.

• Geology/Hydrology
• Investigation, Natural Resources
• Analysis