Geologist II - Permitting & Field Hydrology

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Geologist 2 in Logan, WV, within the Division of Mining and Reclamation. The incumbent will review mining permit geologic and hydrologic data, interpret results, and prepare reports to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a geology degree and at least two years of professional geologic experience, with fieldwork and public-speaking opportunities likely in hearings or court testimonies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Geology.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in geology, soil mechanics or related field.
• Substitution: graduate study in Geology may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate geologic and hydrologic portions of mining permit applications for technical and legal accuracy and to prevent off-site environmental damage.
• Interpret data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for approval or denial of permit applications; prepare cumulative hydrologic impact assessment statements.
• Conduct field investigations and collect data; prepare technical reports.
• Justify conclusions in public hearings or courts, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geology

Field investigations

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Geologist 2 in Logan, WV, within the Division of Mining and Reclamation. The incumbent will review mining permit geologic and hydrologic data, interpret results, and prepare reports to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a geology degree and at least two years of professional geologic experience, with fieldwork and public-speaking opportunities likely in hearings or court testimonies.