Geologist 2 Surficial Geologic Mapper (PCN 10-2256)

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveysis recruiting for a Geologist 2 - Surficial Geologic Mapper in Fairbanks Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing:

Mission and Values/Culture:

The position involves work that improves understanding of the distribution and character of near-surface geologic materials and landforms. Important outcomes of this work include:

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Working for DGGS includes a number of benefits including:

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This permanent seasonal position is based out of DGGS main office in Fairbanks Alaska with summer fieldwork of 2 weeks to 3 months often helicopter-supported in remote Alaska. The daily work environment is generally desk-based but open and collegial allowing coordination among DGGS staff. Pending approval the position can be hybrid teleworking with a minimum of 50% time required at the main DGGS offices per week.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

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A bachelors degree from an accredited college in geology geophysics geochemistry geological engineering engineering geology or any of their subdivisions including mining engineering.
AND
One year of entry professional level experience in geology geophysics geochemistry geological engineering engineering geology or any of their subdivisions including mining engineering. This experience is met by service as a Geologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college in any science major which includes the completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in the above geoscience fields and 24 additional semester hours (36 quarter hours) of course work in natural sciences may substitute for the education requirement.

Equivalent combinations of professional experience and graduate level education in the geoscience fields described above are acceptable and will be considered as follows: 24 graduate semester hoursone full year of graduate educationone full year of professional experience.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Application Notice

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Supplemental Questions

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Education

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Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institutions transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institutions curricula. You must provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

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Drivers License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Firearms

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.

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Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT

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For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Trent Hubbard

Hydrology and Surficial Geology Section Chief

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