Geologist Supervisor

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Forest Park, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Geologist to supervise staff and provide expert geologic guidance on-site in Georgia. Responsibilities include field/lab testing, evaluating site investigations, and preparing technical reports.

Strong supervisory experience and knowledge of soils, rock types, and geologic literature required. The role emphasizes adherence to state specifications, quality of reports, and coordination with construction projects and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in geology or a related field with required experience.
• Experience at or above Geologist 3 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of soils, foundations and earth sciences; reading specs and plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Advises on road construction, foundation design and land use.
• Assembles, operates, and maintains field and lab testing equipment; prepares samples for analysis.
• Conducts studies of foundations, soil surveys, and retaining walls; prepares reports.
• Evaluates site investigations and remediation designs for petroleum releases.
• Inspects construction projects to analyze problems and apply geology knowledge.
• Reviews environmental reports for compliance with laws.
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.

Skills

Soil knowledge

Rock types

Specifications reading

Analytical problem solving

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Education

Associates degree in geology or related field

Experience at Geologist 3 level or equivalent

Tools

Engineering-analysis software

Job description

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY:

May supervise, guide and instruct the work assignments of staff or serve as lead/subject matter expert (SME). Studies the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. Examine minerals, underground water, waste disposal, land reclamation or other environmental problems to determine physical and chemical properties to ensure quality standards. Conducts field and lab studies to determine geological properties of assigned location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas
• Advise construction firms and government agencies on road construction, foundation design and land use and resource management.
• Assembles, operates, and maintains field and laboratory testing, measuring and mechanical equipment; collects and prepares and fluid samples for analysis.
• Conducts detailed studies of bridge foundations, soil surveys, and retaining walls; prepares related reports.
• Evaluate site investigations and remediations system design for petroleum releases from storages tanks and pipeline facilities.
• Inspect construction projects to analyze problems, apply geological knowledge and use testing equipment and drilling machinery
• Review environmental reports to ensure adherence to state and federal laws and rules
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in geology, geologic sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of job-related experience or
• One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Geologist 3 (LSP052) or position equivalent.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of soils, foundations and earth sciences.
• Knowledge of rock and soil types, properties, geological maps and literature relevant to the State of Georgia.
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, plans, contract documents, construction and testing manuals, and other resources.
• Experience composing and preparing specifications, technical reports and general correspondence
• Three (3) years of Supervisory experience comparable to a Group Leader, Section or Unit Head in a geological related environment
• Knowledge of computer applications necessary to operate engineering-analysis programs.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to production and placement of materials, including percentages and formulas
• Ability to solve analytical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques.
• Committed to providing quality customer service

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a Geologist in Training or Professional Geologist license.
• Experience preparing engineering and geological reports.
• Experience previewing consultant proposals and reports.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall e-Performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER