Geologist positions open at Ohio Geological Survey

The Ohio Geological Survey is accepting applications through October 15 for two Geologist 3 positions.

Energy Resources Group

The Ohio Geological Survey seeks applications for the position of Geologist 3 for the Energy Resources Group. The successful candidate will be a versatile and highly motivated geoscientist with a thorough understanding of geologic mapping, stratigraphy, geophysical exploration methods, interpretation of logs, familiarity with coring, sampling, and drilling. Experience in geologic modeling, and GIS, particularly any 3-D or geostatistical analysis is a major plus. A Master’s degree is preferred although a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience will be considered. The complete job posting will be available on the ODNR website beginning October 4th. (www.ohiodnr.com); applications will be accepted thru October 15, 2010. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information concerning application procedures, please contact Rene Norris at 614-265-6406. For more information about position duties and qualifications, please contact Chris Perry at 614-265-6584.


Mapping & Industrial Minerals Group

The Ohio Geological Survey seeks applications for the position of Geologist 3 for the Geologic Mapping & Industrial Minerals Group. The successful candidate will be a versatile and highly motivated geoscientist with a thorough understanding of geologic mapping, bedrock geology and stratigraphy, and glacial geology and geomorphology. Background knowledge in areas such as geophysical exploration, interpretation of logs, familiarity with coring, sampling, and drilling, geologic modeling, and GIS, particularly any 3-D or geostatistical analysis is a major plus. A Master’s degree is preferred although a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience will be considered. The complete job posting will be available on the ODNR website beginning October 4th. (www.ohiodnr.com); applications will be accepted thru October 15, 2010. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information concerning application procedures, please contact Rene Norris at 614-265-6406. For more information about position duties and qualifications, please contact Mike Angle at 614-265-6602.

Additional information

The Ohio Geological Survey (OGS) is a Division within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with offices located at Fountain Square in Columbus, Ohio and at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, Ohio. Staff are charged with researching and reporting on the geology of Ohio. The Energy Resources Group currently has a staff of four full-time geologists plus part-time technicians/interns. The group is involved in research and mapping of coal resources, abandoned underground mines, characterization of select oil and gas fields, geologic carbon sequestration, enhanced oil recovery, geothermal potential, and deep injection of liquid waste.

Excellent written and oral communications skills, publications record preferred, and demonstrable mapping and/or GIS experience

Computer Skills: Integrated geologic mapping and analysis software (e.g. GeoGraphix), GIS - ESRI Arc/Info including Geostatistical Analyst, Microsoft Office.

In order to be eligible to accept a permanent part-time or full-time job with the state of Ohio, you must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident of this country. Those here on student visas cannot be offered permanent employment.