Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3)

Reservoir Characterization Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3)

Recruitment #2024-8-7944

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position

Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Salary: $5,643.00 - $7,589.00 Monthly(See official listing for full details.)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 program's research capacity.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's 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.