Geology & Groundwater Scientist I

Sdsoybean; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources in Vermillion, SD is hiring an Environmental Scientist I to map and interpret geology and groundwater resources across state projects. Responsibilities include acting as project geologist on drilling and well installations, logging test holes, creating GIS maps, and preparing technical reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in geology or earth science (Master's preferred) and a valid driver's license with CDL within 6

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, earth science, or a closely related field required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license; CDL within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project geologist on drilling and well installations.
• Log test holes and wells drilled for SD Geological Survey investigations.
• Create GIS maps of the geology and groundwater resources of the state.
• Prepare technical reports suitable for publication.

Skills

Geology

Report writing

Data management

GIS mapping

Cross sections

Field mapping

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in geology/earth science

Master's preferred

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources in Vermillion, SD is hiring an Environmental Scientist I to map and interpret geology and groundwater resources across state projects. Responsibilities include acting as project geologist on drilling and well installations, logging test holes, creating GIS maps, and preparing technical reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in geology or earth science (Master's preferred) and a valid driver's license with CDL within 6