Subsurface Materials Geoscientist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3)

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory database system to track archived materials including linking materials to relevant publications.
• Facilitates future public access to sample information.
• Locates Washington sample materials held by external partners and determines if materials are suitable for consideration of requesting materials for permanent storage within WGS.
• Receives new materials from WGS staff and external donors and updates the inventory accordingly.
• Thoroughly checks sample inventory and gathers sample information to enhance metadata.
• Creates archival-quality labels and a storage system.
• Identifies samples at risk of degradation from improper boxing or storage and re-boxes samples as appropriate.
• Upon request arranges sample viewing or check-out.
• Once accurate inventory is finalized assists in creating public-facing inventory and webpage.
• Determines appropriate analyses and performs sampling as needed including determining whether destructive sampling is permissible.
• Designs and maintains database structure for analytical results and compiles results from literature.
• Manages physical materials warehouse safety and maintenance.

Required Qualifications:
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications such as education volunteer work life skills and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• A bachelors degree with major study in geology or closely related field AND (4) four years of professional geoscience or closely related work experience
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• GIS experience focused on editing attribution and metadata writing for vector-based spatial geodatasets.

• Skills in communicating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• 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.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
    
    

• 30% office setting 70% warehouse setting (Webster Seed Nursery Geologic Materials Storage Facility) with limited heating no cooling no running water and a portable toilet.
• Travel between the Natural Resources building and the WGS warehouse is occasionally needed. Other infrequent travel in-state or out-of-state to workshops meetings or conferences may occur throughout the year.
• A current valid drivers license and two years of driving experience. Additionally DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended revoked or restricted (for example Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Masters degree in geology or a closely related field.
• Experience creating or managing inventories in a warehouse setting.
• Experience in laboratory sampling and analytical techniques.
• Forklift experience.

Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents please contact .

• Online Application: Apply at (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Cover Letter:Your cover letter should be tailored to this job posting. Be sure to highlight your qualifications for this role directly address the requirements of the position and explain why youre the best candidate for the job.
• Resume:Your resume should consist of your work history education volunteer work life skills experience and any other relevant information associated with the position.
• References:References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references to include a current or most recent supervisor along with telephone numbers.
• Complete All Supplemental Questions:Answers to these questions will be used to evaluate candidates. Please provide comprehensive answers to all questions requiring a text response.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security Number year of birth etc.).
• Email Communication:Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive these communications.

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• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.