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.

Hydrogeologist

Nebraska Geological Survey

Come join us as a Hydrogeologist! If you want to make a difference in the use and management of water resources in Nebraska, apply now. Located in North Platte, NE, which overlies the High Plains Aquifer and sits at the confluence of the North and South…

Posted: 2025-03-06

Director and State Geologist

Division of the Utah Geological Survey

Job Description:
This is an executive level job which exercises considerable discretion and judgment in service as the State Geologist and providing direction and leadership to Utah Geological Survey (UGS) programs statewide. The individual in this job reports to the…

Posted: 2025-02-22

State Geologist and Director

Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is recruiting for the role of Chief Geologist and Director of the Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS).

About the Role…

Posted: 2025-02-14

Geologist/Hydrogeologist

North Carolina Geological Survey

This Geologist/Hydrogeologist position is responsible for for planning, coordinating, and managing energy and mineral resource investigations related to economic geology; to provide geologic data and interpretations to agencies, businesses, and the public in the area of economic…

Posted: 2025-02-14

Associate Professor, Economic Geology

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Job Description: 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 level to lead our Economic Geology program and become the new…

Posted: 2025-02-14

Field Geologist - Professional Scientist

Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology

The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) invites applications from candidates with expertise in geologic mapping to join our expanding geology program.

 

The successful candidate will join our team…

Posted: 2025-02-07

Geologist I

Maryland Geological Survey

The Maryland Geological Survey has an opening for a Geologist I who will be asked to perform a variety of duties.  This position is for an early career, entry level scientist who has a variety of knowledge.  Duties of this position include assisting other staff geologists…

Posted: 2025-02-03

Surface Mine Reclamation Field Manager

Washington Geological Survey

Surface Mine Reclamation Field Manager, Natural Resource Scientist 4 (NRSci4)
Recruitment #2025-1-A442
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building - Olympia, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework…

Posted: 2025-01-27

Geothermal Geologist Natural Resource Scientist 3 (two positions)

Washington Geological Survey

WGS is now recruiting for two permanent Geothermal Geologist Natural Resource Scientist 3 positions. They will close at 11:59PM on 1/23.

These geologists will:

  • perform innovative research on the locations,…
Posted: 2025-01-09

Research Associate Hydrogeologist

Michigan Geological Survey

The Michigan Geological Survey, located in Kalamazoo, MI, is part of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University. The survey focuses on geologic research to promote the wise use of natural resources and provides valuable…

Posted: 2025-01-08