Geologist 9-12

As the recognized resource and technical expert, this position serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) Technical Support Geologist for groundwater related activities in the Geologic Resources Management Division (GRMD), Groundwater and Geological Services Section (GGSS) within the Groundwater Data Unit (GDU). This position applies advanced knowledge of hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, associated data, and field investigation methods to perform, analyze, and interpret complex geologic maps, geologic cross-sections, figures, story maps, forms, templates, and exhibits. Technical support also includes development, maintenance, and updating mobile and web-based GIS applications for groundwater, stream flow, and sediment data collection by staff within

GRMD GGSS.

This position is responsible for ongoing development of EGLE's new Statewide Groundwater Monitoring Network and administers grants from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for EGLE to be a data provider to the National Groundwater Monitoring Network (NGWMN). This includes collaborating with information technology (IT) and geographic information system (GIS) staff in the EGLE Information Management Division (IMD) and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB). This position is responsible for identifying data gaps and selecting additional locations for new monitoring wells based on local and regional geology for the Statewide Groundwater Monitoring Network. This position is also responsible for preparing and submitting progress and final reports to USGS for existing grants and for applying for and administering future grants for additional activities as an NGWMN data provider. This position participates in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Groundwater Technical Team (GWTT), GIS user group, and collaborates with other Geologists and other GIS staff in GRMD, WRD, and other EGLE divisions. This position briefs the GDU Supervisor, the GGSS Manager, and GRMD leadership on groundwater related topics. Position Description - 9-P11 level Position Description - 12 level Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering. Experience Geologist 9 No specific type or amount is required. Geologist 10 One year of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist 9. Geologist P11 Two years of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist, including one year equivalent to a Geologist 10. Geologist 12 Three years of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist, including one year equivalent to Geologist P11.Possession of a bachelor's degree in environmental geoscience, earth science, or environmental science with 15 semester (23 quarter term) credits in the following core geology classes: physical geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, structural geology and field instruction. In addition, the candidate must have 21 semester (32 quarter term) credits in elective geology coursework; and two courses each in calculus, chemistry and physics.

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Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the class specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/Geologist.pdf