Survey Geologist 2/3
Position Number/Identifier: Survey Geologist
Release Date: 9/3/2024
Closing Date: When Filled
Duties:
The WVGES is looking for an experienced geologist to join the subsurface mapping team.
This is an office position that will primarily focus on subsurface mapping using geological data for oil and gas, CCUS, and other projects.
The candidate will need to be a resolute and proactive worker and a resourceful problem solver. Appointment is initially for a one-year probationary
period with the possibility of a permanent appointment after the first year. .
Training:
Applicants must possess a minimum of a BS degree in Geology from an accredited college or university, with coursework including Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Structural Geology as well as attendance and successful completion of geologic field camp.
Requirements:
Applicants for the Survey Geologist 2 must possess a MS degree in Geology from an accredited college or university, with coursework including Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Structural Geology as well as the attendance and successful completion of geologic field camp. A BS and 2 years professional work experience may be substituted for a MS degree. Similarly, the Survey Geologist 3 position requires a PhD, a MS in Geology from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience as a geologist, or a bachelors degree in Geology from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a professional geologist may be substituted. Appointment level is contingent on the amount of prior professional and educational experience. Furthermore, the candidate will need to be highly proficient using Microsoft Office and ESRI mapping packages like ArcGIS or ArcMap. The ideal candidate will have experience using subsurface mapping software such as Petra, Petrel, or Geographix, familiarity with subsurface data such as well logs, core, and well cuttings, and knowledge of oil and gas operations or employment history in the oil and gas industry.
Other:
A valid driveres license is required, and the applicant must be insurable under the state's vehicle insurance plan.
To Apply:
1. Download and complete the State Division of Personnel application from the West Virginia Division of Personnel Website
2. Please include the posting number/identifier SURVEY GEOLOGIST 2/3.
3. Provide a resume and cover letter.
4. Send the downloaded and completed State Division of Personnel application and resume directly to: Crystal Wimer at e-mail: cwimer@wvgs.wvnet.edu
(Do NOT send the
application form to the Division of Personnel in Charleston; send directly to
the WV Geological Survey in Morgantown at the address above.)
The West Virginia Geological &
Economic Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
GIS Database Administrator I
Position Number/Identifier: GIS Database Administrator I
Release Date: 9/3/2024
Closing Date: When Filled
Duties:
This is a position
in the Informational Services Program with duties that include, but are not
limited to, a high level of
experience in working with ESRI's Enterprise GIS platform including: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online,
ArcGIS Web Application Builder, Experience Builder, Survey123, and Field
Mapper. The candidate will perform
development of new GIS web applications, as well as maintenance, bugfixes, and
enhancements to existing applications, tools and widgets. Duties will include maintaining existing
agency applications (patching, updates, and upgrades). Experience in web design/development and an
understanding of Web 2.0 concepts is desired.
The candidate should be proficient in working with and
maintaining geospatial data in a versioned enterprise relational databases
environment, including experience using GIS data within at least one of the
following: Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases.
Candidates with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, work
independently, and quickly turnaround maps, application prototypes or other
deliverables will be given preference.
The candidate will perform routine maintenance activities
(patching, job monitoring, SSL Certificate updates etc.) related to agency GIS
servers. Experience and proficiency
working with Python to develop scripts aimed at data ETL, application
support/development, and/or GIS platform administration as well as proficiency
leveraging Arcade for web GIS development and functional enhancements is
desired. The candidate will serve as
backup geodatabase administrator to perform geodatabase design, development,
tuning, and integration-related work as needed/requested. Familiarity with computer and network
infrastructure, ability to assist with installation, configuration, and
maintenance of organizations computer networks and systems is necessary.
Appointment is initially for a one-year probationary period with
the possibility of a permanent appointment after the first year.
Training:
Applicants must possess a Geography/GIS degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework including GIS, Database design/development, and Geospatial Analysis.
Requirements:
Applicants will be required to work in the office throughout the work week. Office tasks will involve extensive computer work updating and maintaining the Survey's various databases. The candidate must be physically capable of assisting with manual labor, such as moving core boxes, paper records, and other tasks as needed.
Other:
A valid driveres license is required, and the applicant must be insurable under the state's vehicle insurance plan.
To Apply:
1. Download and complete the State Division of Personnel application from the West Virginia Division of Personnel Website
2. Please include the posting number/identifier DATABASE ADIMINISTRATOR I on application.
3. Provide a resume and cover letter.
4. Send the downloaded and completed State Division of Personnel application and resume directly to: Crystal Wimer at e-mail: cwimer@wvgs.wvnet.edu
(Do NOT send the
application form to the Division of Personnel in Charleston; send directly to
the WV Geological Survey in Morgantown at the address above.)
The West Virginia Geological &
Economic Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Survey Geologist I
Position Number/Identifier: Survey Geologist I
Release Date: 9/3/2024
Closing Date: When Filled
Duties:
This is an entry-level position in the Geoscience and Mapping Program
with duties that are a combination of outdoor field work and office work and require considerable training. The candidate should be
a motivated self-starter with a strong desire to become a professional geologist. Survey geologists work on a variety of projects
including both collaborative and individual research. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks: geologic mapping,
field sampling, sample and rock descriptions, inventory and organization of legacy datasets, scanning and/or digital capture of geological
data, technical report writing, response to requests for information from the public, and other duties as necessary. Appointment is
initially for a one-year probationary period with the possibility of a permanent appointment after the first year. .
Training:
Applicants must possess a Geology BS degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework including Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Structural Geology as well as attendance and successful completion of geologic field camp.
Requirements:
Applicants will be required to work outdoors all-day mapping in rough terrain and variable weather for up to a week at a time, multiple weeks a year, especially during the spring and fall field mapping seasons. Office tasks will involve extensive computer work updating and maintaining the Survey's various databases. The candidate must be physically capable of assisting with manual labor, such as moving core boxes, paper records, and other tasks as needed.
Other:
A valid driveres license is required, and the applicant must be insurable under the state's vehicle insurance plan.
To Apply:
1. Download and complete the State Division of Personnel application from the West Virginia Division of Personnel Website
2. Please include the posting number/identifier SURVEY GEOLOGIST I on application.
3. Provide a resume and cover letter.
4. Send the downloaded and completed State Division of Personnel application and resume directly to: Crystal Wimer at e-mail: cwimer@wvgs.wvnet.edu
(Do NOT send the
application form to the Division of Personnel in Charleston; send directly to
the WV Geological Survey in Morgantown at the address above.)
The West Virginia Geological &
Economic Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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