Associate Geologist

Job Note

The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the salary range listed above.

This position will be located at the Missouri Geological Survey, 111 Fairgrounds Rd., Rolla, MO 65401. Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with intermittent field work and occasional overnight travel.

The Well Installation Section oversees Missouri’s well installation requirements and permitting. Our mission is to build trust and maintain strong relationships with both Missouri’s well owners and all applicable industries. Our goal of protecting Missouri’s groundwater is accomplished by applying sound geologic science and prudent well construction practices.

• Implement the Water Well Drillers’ Act (Chapter 256.600 to 256.640, RSMo) and the Well Installation Regulations (10 CSR 23).
• Review well construction and plugging records for compliance.
• Perform field investigations related to well installation activities and groundwater stewardship.
• Collect well construction information and geologic data using a variety of field instruments and techniques.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with managers and team members.
• Build and maintain expertise in Missouri geology and well drilling operations.
• Partner and communicate regularly with stakeholders including public, industry, and government agencies to accomplish goals.

• Project Management:
  Balancing workload, time and energy to prioritize work products.
• Customer Service:
  Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers, delivers high quality products and services, and is committed to continuous improvement.
• Team Oriented:
  Willingness to engage and contribute to the culture and success of our team.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considers the audience and nature of the information, makes clear and convincing presentations, listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• Bachelor's degree in geology or a closely related field and a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credit in geology.
• Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

• Experience in geology, hydrology, and well installation.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma.

Our benefits package and flexible 40‑hour work week promote the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross‑media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.