Geologist

About the role

The Geotechnical Engineering Geologist assists geotechnical engineers with Indiana's geologic interpretations, maintains the state-wide geologic hazard management program, serves as a technical expert for geotechnical instrumentation, supervises SPT & CPT drilling operations, inspects geotechnical consultants' laboratories, educates staff, reviews technical guidance documents, creates schedules and work scopes, maintains site files, facilitates geological enforcement actions, participates in pre-hearing conferences, provides expert witness testimony, proposes revisions to regulations, manages resources, and reports findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide geological consultation utilizing technical expertise regarding engineering geology, hydrogeology, and geology.
• Understand, interpret, and employ applicable State and Federal regulatory rules, guidance, and policies related to geological investigations and contaminant remediation.
• Lead or assist field teams during site investigations.
• Offer solutions to issues/complaints using data analysis and test data.
• Facilitate the creation and editing of staff reports and correspondence to ensure consistency in application of laws and regulations.
• Educate staff regarding implementation of geological policies and programs.
• Review and evaluate technical guidance documents, reports, journals, and related articles.
• Create internal schedules and work scopes, milestones, deliverables, and end products.
• Maintain organized site files and program databases.
• Assist in geological enforcement actions.
• Participate in pre-hearing conferences, provide testimony as expert witness in pre-trial depositions and hearings, and testify in administrative or court hearings.
• Propose revisions to existing regulations and identify new needs in agency or program operations and develop long-term strategies to deal with these new needs.
• Manage resources for strategy implementation.
• Report findings and make recommendations of building structures (including dams, bridges, highways etc.) material aggregates and soils for construction.

Requirements

• Must be registered as a Licensed Professional Geologist in Indiana.
• Broad knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and methodologies applied to geologic/hydrogeologic science and related fields.
• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply all applicable federal and state laws, environmental regulations, acts, and guidelines.
• Broad knowledge of applied statistics, environmental design, geologic sampling, and interpretation of geologic analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of remedial and corrective action as it relates to various program areas.
• Ability to conduct intensive research for geologic and hydrogeological advancement of the program area.
• Ability to determine resolutions and new approaches to various geotechnical problems.
• Specialized knowledge of well hydraulics, ground water modeling, drinking water management, waste and wastewater management, and related regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology with an emphasis on Hydrogeology or Engineering Geology, Environmental Science, Petroleum Engineering, or a related area.
• Six (6) years of work experience in geology, hydrogeology, environmental management, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of history and practices of the oil and gas industry, the construction of oil and gas related wells, underground injection, petroleum resource management, oil and gas related remediation, and the principles of GIS and surveying for site location (for DNR Oil & Gas exploration).
• Advanced knowledge of, and ability to operate, geologic field instruments and construction testing equipment such as LWD, DCPT, etc. (for INDOT).
• Advanced knowledge of survey and mapping techniques.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.