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LAND DEPARTMENT
Since its inception in 1915 the Arizona State Land Department has been entrusted with managing approximately 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands scattered throughout Arizona. The Common Schools (K-12) are the largest beneficiary entitled to approximately 87% of the land and receiving close to 90% of State Trust Land revenues. Through the application of sound stewardship and effective business management principles the Land Department can succeed in its mission of responsibly managing the assets of a multi-generational perpetual Trust in alignment with the interests of the beneficiaries and Arizonas future. Are you ready to join us in our mission
Please apply today!
For general information visit our website:
1110 W. Washington St Phoenix AZ 85007
Geologist 2
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $66000 - $69000
Grade: 20
Closing Date: Open until business needs are met
Under the direction of the Mineral Section Manager and team leader this position performs paraprofessional geologic and complex administrative work related to the processing of thirteen (13) state wide mineral and energy permitting and leasing applications that are of extremely high priority and visibility that directly impact revenue potential for the State Land Trust. Additionally this position regularly communicates with customers regarding permits and leases associated applications and fees and general inquiries.
Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance work including remote work should be performed within work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Review prepare process and issue mineral and energy permits lease applications and documents. Assess and request permit and lease mandatory rental and royalty fees and work expenditures including yearly consumer and producer price index adjustments. Review analyze evaluate and approve technical geologic and geophysical reports methods and location of geological exploration. Reviews survey imagery and topographic maps and assists in resolving land use conflicts. Obtain compile enter and maintain mineral data into a database and uses software that includes Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Arc View and Arc Map.
Assists in the sections daily work activities including; responds to upper management inquiries and requests attends formal and informal internal and external meetings and assists in the training of paraprofessional employees. Assists in evaluating developing drafting and implementation of policies procedures statues and rules.
Performs data analysis conducts and writes geologic assessments or internal evaluation reports for non-mineral applications (e.g. land sales commercial leases/permits land exchanges rights-of-way other leasing and permit programs and special projects) makes technical decisions and recommendations and advises the Department on policy-related maters.
Inspects geological exploration sites for regulatory compliance; monitoring and collection of geologic information observes drilling and extraction operations to ensure entities are in accordance with their submitted operational plan and with statutes rules and policies. Uses geologic field equipment tools and instruments.
Responds to inquiries related to mineral leasing and mineral development of State Trust land communicates and interfaces with other Department divisions and sections federal state and local agencies public entities and consultant service providers-appraisers regarding the Mineral Section program.
Assists and conducts mineral auctions prepare all related auction documents including but not limited to: auction notices and orders taking and tracking auction bids and processing post-auction payment transactions.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge of:
-Historical and current geologic and engineering principles and practices.
-Mineral economics and mineral appraisal methodologies valuations and bonds.
-Mineral and land reclamation techniques including exploration and drilling practices.
-Federal and state statues rules policies and procedures governing all types of mineral development.
-Mineral deposits sampling methods and availability of mineral resources within the State.
-Legal land descriptions including townships ranges sections metes and bounds historical records and topographic and aerial imagery.
Skilled In:
-Planning organizing prioritizing work.
-Effective written and verbal communication.
-Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with inter-departmental sections government regulated agencies private entities and the general public regarding mineral management programs.
-Utilizing geologic survey maps and imagery.
-Computer programs: Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Google Suite products. Mapping software: Arc View and Arc Map and Google Earth.
Ability To:
-Conduct field operations collect samples and data to ensure compliance with federal and state rules statutes policies and procedures.
-Interpret topographic and aerial imagery and use field tools like a GPS and camera.
-Research analyze evaluate and identify problems and propose solutions regarding mineral resource management and reclamation issues.
-Read analyze and prepare reports regarding detailed technical and administrative items that involve complex mineral subject matters.
-Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and projects and comply with directed time-frames.
-Exercise careful judgment and discretion.
A Bachelors degree in Geology Mining or related discipline or any combination of training and experience that meet the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs); may include but are not limited to a relevant degree from an accredited college or university coursework and work experience relevant to assignment.
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Other Leaves - Bereavement civic duty and military
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable health insurance plan including medical dental life and disability insurance
Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
A variety of learning and career development opportunities
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
Voluntary participation.
Program administered through Nationwide.
Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.
If you have trouble applying for this position please email for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
