Geologist 2 - Surficial Geologic Mapper

Alaskajobs; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) in Fairbanks, Alaska, is recruiting for a Geologist 2 - Surficial Geologic Mapper. This permanent seasonal position involves geologic mapping, GIS data production, and fieldwork across Alaska.

With guidance from project managers, you will analyze surficial geologic data, assist with field-season prep, and prepare reports and figures for dissemination to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or related geoscience fields from an accredited college.
• One year of entry professional experience in geology or geophysics.
• Substitution allows 24 graduate hours in geoscience plus 24 in natural sciences instead of the degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on creating geologic maps and GIS data under guidance.
• Collect, compile, and analyze geologic data for resources and hazards.
• Assist field-season preparation and helicopter-supported fieldwork.
• Write reports and prepare figures to disseminate geologic information.

Skills

Geospatial science

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Scientific research

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology/geophysics/geochemistry/geological engineering

Substitution: 24 grad hours geoscience + 24 grad hours natural sciences

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of

Geological & Geophysical Surveys,

is recruiting for a Geologist 2 -

Surficial Geologic Mapper in Fairbanks, Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing:

With guidance from project managers and other DGGS staff, collaborate on tasks to create geologic maps and associated digital data using GIS

Collect, compile, and analyze geologic data to support material resource and hazard assessments or other projects where surficial geologic data is necessary to help DGGS fulfill its mission and goals

Assist project managers and other DGGS staff with field season preparation.

Participate in helicopter-supported fieldwork to gather data supporting surficial geology-based investigations

With guidance from project managers and team leads, write reports and prepare figures and presentations to disseminate geologic information

Mission and Values/Culture:

The position involves work that improves understanding of the distribution and character of near-surface geologic materials and landforms. Important outcomes of this work include:

Facilitating the identification of construction materials.

Helping identify geologic hazards.

Providing valuable information to support land-use planning decisions and to support the overall safety and well-being of Alaskans.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Working for DGGS includes a number of benefits, including:

The opportunity to collaborate with top technical and scientific practitioners in a team environment.

The opportunity to learn how science is used to help support public planning and decision-making.

The opportunity to work with scientists and leaders from a variety of backgrounds, including state, federal, and local agencies, native organizations, contractors, and individuals in the private sector.

The opportunity for on-the-job training, including enhancing GIS and other skills that support job-related tasks.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This permanent seasonal position is based out of DGGS main office in Fairbanks, Alaska, with summer fieldwork of 2 weeks to 3 months, often helicopter-supported in remote Alaska. The daily work environment is generally desk-based, but open and collegial, allowing coordination among DGGS staff. Pending approval, the position can be hybrid teleworking with a minimum of 50% time required at the main DGGS offices per week.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

Geospatial Science: Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic-based data and maps.

Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.

Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Scientific Research: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and the methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and the reporting of results.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, engineering geology, or any of their subdivisions, including mining engineering.

AND

One year of entry professional level experience in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, engineering geology, or any of their subdivisions, including mining engineering. This experience is met by service as a Geologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any science major, which includes the completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in the above geoscience fields and 24 additional semester hours (36 quarter hours) of course work in natural sciences, may substitute for the education requirement.

Equivalent combinations of professional experience and graduate level education in the geoscience fields described above are acceptable and will be considered as follows: 24 graduate semester hours=one full year of graduate education=one full year of professional experience.

SPECIAL NOTICES

May require travel within the state to transport samples, fieldwork, meetings, presentations, or other project-related work. (Frequency and duration vary. Fieldwork is most common between May and September and may last 3-4 weeks at a time, though 1-2 weeks is more typical)

Requires occasional lifting of boxes and a backpack weighing up to 50 lbs.

Conducting fieldwork requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition in support of remote field investigations and associated travel.

Working in an environment where there may be dust from handling and describing sediment samples.