Employment Opportunities

State Geologic Surveys often have excellent employment opportunities around the nation for geoscientists and non-geoscientists alike.

Download and review any of the documents below for current job descriptions and contact information. Questions about a listing? Please contact the individual state geological survey that is advertising the position.

If you are a State Geologist and would like to post a listing for a vacant position in your state's geological survey, please contact Harley Means (guy.means@dep.state.fl.us) for instructions.

Surficial Geologic Mapper

Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) has an opening for a surficial geologic mapper supporting work in the Hydrology & Surficial Geology Section. The recruitment is open to All Applicants and closes on Monday, October 26th, 2026, at 5:00 PM…

Posted: 2026-10-05

Surface Mine Reclamation Field Manager | Natural Resource Scientist 4

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

The Washington Geological Survey has an open position within the regulatory Surface Mine Reclamation Program. The position description, requirements, and link to apply can be found here:

 

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Posted: 2026-09-30

Subsurface Mapper | Modeler

West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey

The West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey has an open position in our Oil & Gas Program. 

This position will work on subsurface mapping and modeling.

 

The descriptions and…

Posted: 2026-09-30

Geologic Mapper

West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey

The West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey has an open position in our Geoscience & Mapping group. 

This is primarily a…

Posted: 2026-09-30

Director of the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks a renowned individual for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level to lead our Economic Geology program and become the new Director…

Posted: 2026-09-21

Program Manager, Geologic Mapping

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Program-Manager--…

Posted: 2026-09-18

Hydrogeologist

Nebraska Geological Survey

The Conservation and Survey Division (Nebraska Geological Survey) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for a Survey Hydrogeologist. The staff hydrogeologist will have opportunities to collaborate on research, field work, and data management while…

Posted: 2026-09-09

Geophysicist (Researcher/Scientist III)

Arizona Geological Survey

The Arizona Geological Survey at the University of Arizona invites you to apply to the role of Geophysicist (Researcher/Scientist III).

This role is ideal for a field-oriented researcher with expertise in…

Posted: 2026-09-03

Subsurface/3D Mapping Geologist

Wyoming Geological Survey

The Wyoming State Geological Survey is hiring a subsurface/3D mapping geologist as a Natural Resources Program Principal. We're looking for someone with experience working with pore space in its many forms. It is a fulfilling position and the successful applicant gets to live in…

Posted: 2026-09-02

Environmental Scientist 2 (Geologic Mapping)

Tennessee Geological Survey

The Tennessee Geological Survey is hiring for an Environmental Scientist 2 position.  This a preferred, full-time position with a focus on geologic mapping in eastern Tennessee.  See the following for more information about the position:…

Posted: 2026-08-05