Mineral System Geoscientist — Hybrid Research Leader

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Get There carpool program

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

State of Oregon, Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, is hiring a Mineral System Geoscientist (Natural Resource Specialist 4) for a limited-duration role. The position conducts research on critical minerals projects, manages grants, and develops digital maps and spatial databases.

The role requires advanced geology knowledge, GIS skills, and experience in project management, with a hybrid work arrangement in Oregon. A licensure differential applies for registered geologists.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional geology/geoscience experience with at least one year at a technical/professional level in natural resource programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in geology, geomorphology, geography, or related physical science or three additional years of related experience.
• Master’s degree with two years of related experience; Doctorate with one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on high-profile federally funded critical minerals projects.
• Initiate projects, engage collaborators, and manage grant progress and reporting.
• Interpret geoscientific datasets and develop digital maps and spatial databases.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors, peers, and public audiences.

Skills

Geology

Geochemistry

GIS

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or closely related physical science

Master’s degree in geology or related field

Doctorate degree in geology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Spatial databases

Job description

State of Oregon, Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, is hiring a Mineral System Geoscientist (Natural Resource Specialist 4) for a limited-duration role. The position conducts research on critical minerals projects, manages grants, and develops digital maps and spatial databases.

The role requires advanced geology knowledge, GIS skills, and experience in project management, with a hybrid work arrangement in Oregon. A licensure differential applies for registered geologists.