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

The Washington Geological Survey is hiring a senior-level scientist and leader for our Post-Fire Debris Flow Program. The new Post Fire Debris Flow Hazard Program will fill a critical need in Washington for assessment of landslide hazards in areas affected by wildfires.

Posted: 2023-09-18
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

Posted: 2023-09-14
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries

DOGAMI is actively recruiting for a Natural Resource Specialist 2, Mapping Geologist within DOGAMI’s Geological Survey and Services (GS&S) Program. The position has been posted to the State of Oregon jobs site.  

Posted: 2023-09-07
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology

The Butte office of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology seeks a highly motivated Hydrogeologist to work in the Ground Water Investigation Program (GWIP). This program evaluates local- to regional-scale hydrogeologic systems, with studies that encompass groundwater/…

Posted: 2023-09-05