Associate Geologist - 5020436

About the role

We oversee Missouri’s well installation requirements and permitting. Our mission is to build trust and maintain strong relationships with both Missouri’s well owners and all applicable industries. We protect Missouri’s groundwater by applying sound geologic science and prudent well construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Water Well Drillers' Act (Chapter 256.600 to 256.640, RSMo) and the Well Installation Regulations (10 CSR 23).
• Review well construction and plugging records for compliance.
• Perform field investigations related to well installation activities and groundwater stewardship.
• Collect well construction information and geologic data using a variety of field instruments and techniques.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with managers and team members.
• Build and maintain expertise in Missouri geology and well drilling operations.
• Partner and communicate regularly with stakeholders including public, industry, and government agencies to accomplish goals.

Requirements

• Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By Bachelor's degree in geology or closely related field and a minimum of 30 semesterhours or 45 quarter hours of credit in geology.
• Experience in geology, hydrology, and well installation is preferred.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Skills

• Project Management: Balancing workload, time and energy to prioritize work products.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Team Oriented: Willingness to engage and contribute to the culture and success of our team.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance.

Contact Information

To apply, contact Emily Faust, Well Installation Section Field Investigation Team Leader at (573) 368-2170 or emily.faust@dnr.mo.gov, or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov.