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.

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

Subsurface Data Geoscientist; Subsurface Materials Geoscientist

Washington Geological Survey

The Washington Geological Survey has two project positions open in the Subsurface Program:

  • Subsurface Data Geoscientist, Natural Resource Scientist 3
    • Leads the collection, compilation, design, and…
Posted: 2026-08-03

Bedrock Geologist

Connecticut Geological Survey

The Connecticut Geological Survey is seeking a hard-rock geologist with expertise in bedrock structure to map and remap Connecticut’s complicated metamorphic terranes. The role offers the opportunity to lead and conduct bedrock mapping projects from field investigations through…

Posted: 2026-07-29

Hydrogeologist

Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

HYDROGEOLOGISTS

The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Division of Extension, is seeking up to two self-motivated, collaborative, engaged, and experienced…

Posted: 2026-07-07

Geologic Information Specialist

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Geologic Information Specialist. The position will focus on physical collections curation and archival, technical reporting, and outreach at NBMG's Great Basin Science Sample and Records…

Posted: 2026-06-18

Research Support Geologist

Idaho Geological Survey (IGS)

The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) is seeking a Research Support Geologist to support grant-funded geologic mapping and structural geology research projects in Idaho. Based in Moscow, Idaho, this position works closely with IGS research geologists to collect, analyze, and interpret field and…

Posted: 2026-06-15

Hydrogeochemist

Indiana Geological and Water Survey

The Indiana Geological and Water Survey seeks to recruit a Hydrogeochemist with expertise in groundwater geochemistry, laboratory analysis, and hydrogeologic interpretation to support the statutory responsibilities of the Survey and its Center for Water related to Indiana's water resources. This…

Posted: 2026-06-02

Physical hydrogeologist

Indiana Geological and Water Survey

The IGWS seeks to recruit a physical hydrogeologist with expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater systems, and hydrostratigraphy to support the statutory responsibilities of the Survey and its Center for Water related to Indiana's water resources.

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Posted: 2026-06-02

Open Rank Geoscientist

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

 

Open Rank Geoscientist

School of Natural Resources

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The School of Natural Resources (SNR)…

Posted: 2026-06-02

Field Specialist (two positions)

Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries

As a Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation Program Field Specialist, you will perform site inspections of aggregate mines in direct support of the management and protection of natural resources for the State of Oregon. This position requires knowledge of field methods in geology or natural…

Posted: 2026-04-22