Geologist 1/2/3 Job at State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • State of Louisiana
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

Geologist 1/2/3 Print ( Apply ? Geologist 1/2/3 Salary $3,640.00 - $6,552.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 24-59B Geol SM Department Department of Environmental Quality Division OES WASTE / GEOLOGICAL SERVICES Opening Date 10/07/2024 Closing Date 10/18/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Supplemental Information 24-59B Geol SM Geologist 1/2/3 OES / Waste Services / Geological Services This position is in the Geological Services section of the Waste Services Division within the Office of Environmental Services. The Waste Permits Section is responsible for a number of required duties & activities involving the Solid Waste Program. The Geologist receives supervision from the Geologist Supervisor and provide technical assistance with the team of geologists regarding geological reviews of solid and hazardous waste permits, modifications, closure plans, and monitoring well documents. The Geologist will provide technical assistance in the review of groundwater well networks, well inspections, and installation and plug and abandonment of wells and reviewing reports. This position is domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Geologist 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities page" for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level. There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for this position, as follows: Geologist 1- $22.57 per hour or $1,805.60 biweekly Geologist 2- $25.84 per hour or $2,067.20 biweekly Geologist 3- $29.59 per hour or $2,367.20 biweekly To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education. You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for individuals with disabilities. For further information, please contact: Sarah McFarland Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 4303 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 Sarah.McFarland@la.gov Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree with a major in geology, geosciences, earth and environmental science, geophysics, or geological engineering. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. Job Concepts Function of Work: To perform routine and non-controversial geological evaluations concerning the identification, investigation, exploration, development, protection, and/or regulations of the state's natural resources. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a Geologist Supervisor. Supervision Exercised: None; however, functional supervision may be exercised over lower level employees on a project basis (classified, unclassified and contractual). Location of Work: Department of Natural Resources; Department of Environmental Quality. Job Distinctions: Differs from a Geologist 2 by the presence of entry-level tasks performance and receiving formal on-the-job training. Examples of Work Compiles and evaluates technical data (e.g., structure and isopach maps, cross-sections, base maps, well core data, production data, geophysical data, remote sensing imagery, hydrological maps, drilling activity reports, computer hydrology models, etc.) for geologic projects that are routine and non-controversial in nature such as statewide field investigations of reservoir potential, values of hydrocarbon and mineral deposits, coastal erosion and land loss, lignite deposits, waste disposal, floodplain hazards, and aquifer identification and characterization. Prepares surface and subsurface maps of varying diversity and complexity on surface and subsurface strata, aquifers, coal and lignite seams, and other geological evaluations (e.g., fault plane maps, structure maps, facies maps, isopach maps and geological cross-sections). Conducts preliminary evaluations and reviews of geological and technical data that are complex, but not controversial, utilized in monitoring statewide activity regarding mineral resources, injection wells, surface mining, oil and gas wells, coastal projects, water resources, and waste disposal. Compiles and maintains data and information necessary to monitor and regulate industries related to geology (e.g., petroleum, surface mining, coastal/marine, resource assessment, and hydrological/environmental) and prepares recommendations for review to supervisor geologists. Makes preliminary reviews of injection, surface mining, oil and gas, coastal use, waste disposal, and water resources permit applications and notifies superiors when deficiencies are detected. Initiates corrective action by preparing interagency staff recommendations for final action by supervisory geologists. Manages the paperwork required to maintain a continuous surveillance of all wells (e.g., lignite, injection, oil an gas, and water resources) and development activities within a particular geographical area. Reviews permit applications, completion reports, multiple completion reports, and examines and assigns development data to the proper field(s) within the geographical districts. Disseminates geological data, agency activities, findings and recommendations to the general public, industry representatives, and other federal, state, and parish agencies. Participates in fieldwork pertaining to all aspects of geology (e.g., petroleum, surface mining, coastal/marine, resource assessment, and/or hydrological/environmental) and assumes additional responsibilities as deemed necessary. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. *** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others 01 Do you possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in geology, geosciences, earth and environmental science, geophysics, or geological engineering? Yes No Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

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