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.

Massachusetts Geological Survey

The Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences (EGCS) is seeking a motivated and dynamic geoscientist to serve the public and promote geological literacy as the MA State Geologist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Director of the Massachusetts Geological Survey (MGS). This…

Posted: 2023-12-18
Washington Geological Survey

I am hiring a Geologic Publications Editor to join my team here at the Washington Geological Survey!

 

I’m looking for somebody who likes collaboration and teamwork and wants a job with a lot of variety. The Editor will be doing a range of…

Posted: 2023-12-14
Florida Geological Survey

 

Environmental Specialist III

State of Florida

Department of…

Posted: 2023-12-14
Washington Geological Survey

The Washington Geological Survey is recruiting for a new permanent Editor (Natural Resource Scientist 3). This position works on a wide variety of products, including maps, pamphlets, fact sheets, posters, and booklets, and targets a range of audiences, from the general public to…

Posted: 2023-12-07
Utah Geological Survey

Posted: 2023-12-05
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Job Description

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for a research faculty position focused on geologic mapping and field-oriented research in Nevada. The position will be a non-tenure-track faculty…

Posted: 2023-12-05
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for a second research faculty position focused on geologic mapping and field-oriented research in Nevada. Primary responsibilities include geologic mapping, field work, interpretation of…

Posted: 2023-11-30

The USGS Southwest Region is pleased to announce that the vacancy announcement for the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics (GMEG) Science Center Director is now live! This is a GS-15 position under the 1301 Series (Supervisory Physical Scientist). The Vacancy…

Posted: 2023-11-28
Kentucky Geological Survey

Posted: 2023-11-28
Minnesota Geological Survey

The University of Minnesota seeks to fill the position of Director of the Minnesota Geological Survey. The Director will be the scientific and administrative leader of a research and service organization that is staffed by 30 professional geologists, hydrogeologists,…

Posted: 2023-11-27