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.

MENDENHALL POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking candidates for Mendenhall Research Fellows. The Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to conduct concentrated research in association with USGS scientists. Current postdoctoral…

Posted: 2022-08-28

Hydrogeologist

Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) is seeking a hydrogeologist who will focus on developing groundwater resource information primarily at county or local…

Posted: 2022-08-16

Assistant Geoscientist - Geospatial Science Specialist

The School of Natural Resources Conservation and Survey Division at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)

The School of Natural Resources Conservation and Survey Division at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for a geospatial science specialist position at the rank of…

Posted: 2022-06-23

WGNHS DIRECTOR AND STATE GEOLOGIST

Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a visionary leader for the position as the Director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey and Wisconsin State Geologist. 

The WGNHS Director also serves as the Wisconsin State Geologist and provides overall leadership,…

Posted: 2022-05-23

Geological Survey and Services Program Manager

Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries

The primary purpose of this position is to lead, manage, supervise, and direct all day-to-day activities, projects, deliverables, expenditures, contractors, and staff of DOGAMI’s GS&S program. This position is responsible for budget and financial oversight of the GS&S program, which is…

Posted: 2022-01-10

State Geologist/Director of the Colorado Geological Survey

Colorado Geological Survey

Colorado School of Mines (Mines) and the Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) invite applications for a full-time State Geologist/Director of the CGS. The State Geologist will lead CGS to build strong programs while fulfilling the requirements contained in the State statutes. Colorado has abundant…

Posted: 2021-12-09

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

KANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Using an engineering background, the Electrical Engineer will test, maintain, refine, design, build, and ready advanced geophysical equipment and associated components for field data acquisition. This position will have the freedom to conceive, design, and build hardware and software supporting…

Posted: 2021-10-26

DIRECTOR

KANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

The University of Kansas seeks a visionary leader and scholar to serve as Director of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS). The director of KGS serves as the …

Posted: 2021-10-26