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 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
New York State Museum Geology Department and Geological Survey

Posted: 2023-11-07
New York State Museum Geology Department and Geological Survey

Posted: 2023-11-07
New York State Museum Geology Department

Posted: 2023-11-07