Mineral System Geoscientist; Natural Resource Specialist | Limited

Position: Mineral System Geoscientist (Natural Resource Specialist 4) | Limited Duration
* ** Salary: $6,276 - $9,644 Monthly** (based on education and experience)* **:**+
** Special Licensure:
** Those holding an Oregon Registered Geologist certification
* earn 5% above base rate
- Three years of professional experience in geology, geomorphology, geography, or closely related physical science (At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities)
** AND
* * A Bachelor's degree in geology, geomorphology, geography, or closely related physical science
* or* three additional years of related (pertinent) experience;
** OR**- A Master's degree in geology, geomorphology, geography, or closely related physical science AND two years professional experience in geology, geomorphology, geography, or closely related physical science;
** OR
* ** Advanced to expert knowledge of geology and geochemistry.
* Knowledge of clay mineralogy, elemental analysis and methods of elemental analysis, building elements to mineral models, lithium chemistry and lake chemistry.
* Experience in log to core and core to log interpretation, outcrop to core correlation and sedimentology.
* Experience in manipulating and interpreting regional geophysical datasets including airborne magnetic and radiometric data.
* Demonstrated success and advanced knowledge of project management and project management principles.
* Advanced knowledge of geographic information systems, experience using GIS applications, such as ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Suite.
* Knowledge of vertical and horizontal datum, mapping projections and geographic coordinate systems.
* Ability to present material to technical, interested parties and public audiences by clearly communicating controversial and complex scientific information in a constructive and helpful manner.

- This announcement is for one, full-time, Fixed Term - Limited Duration, SEIU represented, Mineral System Geoscientist (Natural Resource Specialist
4) position and may be used to fill future vacancies. This opportunity is limited duration and is expected to last until
** September 30, 2029**, with the possibility of being extended or made permanent.
* Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the state where the employee resides.
* Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
* Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
* Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, visit.