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.

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
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
New Hampshire Geological Survey

The New Hampshire Geological Survey currently has an opening for a Geologic Mapping/GIS Specialist. Ideally, we are seeking a geologist who has experience in bedrock geology and geologic mapping to contribute their expertise to a bedrock geologic mapping project in…

Posted: 2024-12-20
Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is seeking a Section Chief for our Geologic Hazards Section, which currently covers five dynamic programs: coastal, climate & cryosphere, earthquakes & tsunamis, landslides, and geological health (…

Posted: 2024-12-19
The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is seeking a Section Chief for our Mineral Resources group, which collects, analyzes, and publishes new information on the geology of Alaska. These datasets promote economic development and sound management of Alaska’…

Posted: 2024-12-19
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Job Description

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) within the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking applications for a Program Manager, Geologic Mapping position. NBMG serves as the state geological survey for Nevada and is a…

Posted: 2024-11-14
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Program Manager, Geologic Mapping position at the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is…

Posted: 2024-11-06
Idaho Geological Survey

The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) is seeking a Research Support Hydrogeologist position to support ongoing grant-funded hydrogeologic projects at IGS for groundwater supply and groundwater quality investigations in Idaho. The Research Support Hydrogeologist position reports to the IGS …

Posted: 2024-11-06
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Associate-Professor---Director--Great-Basin-Center-for-Geothermal-Energy_R0144613-1 

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites…

Posted: 2024-10-24
New Hampshire Geological Survey

The New Hampshire Geological Survey is now hiring for a full-time Geologic Mapping/GIS Specialist for our expanded bedrock geologic mapping efforts. This hire is related to expanded bedrock geologic mapping efforts in the state, and in particular, southern New Hampshire,…

Posted: 2024-10-22