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

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

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