Job Description
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The Washington Geological Survey, part of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking a Reservoir Characterization Geologist to join a talented team that conducts research on earth resources across Washington State, including carbon sequestration, geothermal resources, and groundwater hydrogeology. DNRs mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. Your role in this mission will be to develop and lead projects that will identify, investigate, map, and report on potential subsurface reservoirs for carbon mineralization and clean energy storage.
Responsibilities:
- Performs innovative research and publishes data, reports, and other products on the locations, types, and qualities of subsurface reservoir targets in Washington State for carbon sequestration, hydrogen storage, and similar technologies.
- Conducts fieldwork, literature review, and analysis to characterize potential reservoirs, using geologic mapping, map interpretation, exploration and borehole geophysics, crustal stress analysis, structural analysis, drilling, and lab analyses of rock, soil, and water, along with an understanding of properties of fluid flow in permeable media.
- Develops methods, collects and analyzes data, and uses GIS and other tools to integrate data and interpretations into favorability, potential, and risk maps at various scales, or other products as needed.
- Undertakes data collection and analyses in support of economic and risk analyses on infrastructure and resources for use in decision-making.
- Represents the Survey and Agency on statewide storage-related policy workgroups or meetings relating to carbon sequestration, hydrogen storage, or similar technologies.
- Establishes relationships with partners/peers in key state and federal agencies to maintain awareness of activities outside of DNR, identify and take advantage of collaborative opportunities, and learn of new technological advancements or efforts.
- Seeks external funding through grants and contracts to augment the programs research capacity.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in geology or related science AND four years of professional geology experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience in successful project management, developing budgets, work plans, and proposals.
- Experience in conducting field investigations.
- Documented skills in public speaking and written communication.
- Two years of experience in the design and use of geospatial databases, data visualization software, and modeling techniques, including GIS.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
Application Requirements:
- Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
- Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
- References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at [email protected] with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
- Selected candidates will participate in a two-part panel interview and will be asked to give a 30-minute presentation about their fieldwork, research activities and other experience relevant to this position.
Questions? Please contact Lee Florea at [email protected] /(360) 490-7600 or e-mail us at [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,643.00 – $7,589.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Olympia, WA 98501