Geologist 3

Geologist3 Plan & conduct complex geologic investigations to evaluate citizen complaints & regulated industry referrals alleging groundwater impacts (e.g., contamination, diminution) or environmental impacts from oil field operations. Conduct investigations and coordinate sampling activities. Prepare reports that summarize groundwater investigation or environmental assessment findings and conclusions for review by program manager. Prepare summaries of findings, recommend corrective action & administrative enforcement actions for contaminated or diminished groundwater supplies. Review and recommend appropriate actions for remedial action plans submitted to a section. Testify as expert witness in civil, criminal, and administrative hearings to support enforcement actions involving contamination or diminution of public or private water supplies or from environmental impacts as a result of oil & gas exploration, production, brine disposal or solution mining operations. Salary Starting hourly pay of $31.47 per hour with multiple pay increases over the first 7.5 years of service, ending at $46.08 per hour. Additional cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLA) and longevity pay supplements may apply. Qualifications Completion of an undergraduate core program in geology, hydrogeology, or another specialized geologic science AND 24 months of experience in geologic field, laboratory, or drafting methods & techniques. Or completion of a graduate core program in geology, hydrogeology, or another specialized geologic science AND 12 months of experience in geologic field, laboratory, or drafting methods. Or equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment. Job Skills Geology/Hydrology Investigation, Natural Resources Analysis #J-18808-Ljbffr