[ES_JOBS_NET] Geologist 2, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, De Moines, IA

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2576796/geologist-2

Geologist 2

<http://agency.governmentjobs.com/iowa/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2576796&sharedWindow=0>Salary
$49,462.40 - $74,984.00 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Agency
542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Job Number
20-00736
Closing
10/10/2019 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Mark Moeller, mark.moeller at dnr.iowa.gov, 515-725-0275

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a job vacancy for a Geologist 2 position, within the Water Supply Engineering Section of the Water Quality Bureau located in Des Moines, IA. The Geologist 2 collects, manages, organizes, and analyzes groundwater and well information related to public wells for the State's Source Water Protection program.  More specifically, the position is responsible for:

The collection and management all public well information for Iowa's public water supplies. Utilizing GIS software to update the Source Water Protection Program's "Public Wells" geospatial database with new information. Ensuring all other state well databases are continuously updated with accurate and complete public well information.

Produce accurate source water protection areas for all groundwater-sourced public water supplies utilizing GIS software, pump test analysis software, groundwater modeling software, and geo-scientific resources. Updating the Source Water Protection Program's "Groundwater Capture Zone" geospatial database with new source water areas. Ensuring all dependent web-applications are updated with the current groundwater capture zone information.

 Creating a "Phase 1" Assessment when a new community water supply is formed and updating as needed.  Assessments are updated when new public wells are drilled, existing public wells are activated, new local hydro geologic information is available, or a request is made by the community.  Review and edit all "Phase 2" Plans submitted to the Source Water Protection Program.  Provide technical assistance to all community water supplies and stakeholders completing Phase 2 plans.

Complete all GIS and data management duties required by the Source Water Protection Program. GIS and environmental information created and utilized by the program include: potential contaminant source coverage, other wells coverage, karst geology coverage, capture zone land cover data table, finished drinking water nitrate data table, as well as other various data entry in program and EPA tracking spreadsheets.

All other duties and projects as assigned.

Essential Functions
*         Utilize education, knowledge, experience and understanding of GIS, geology, and hydrogeology to perform duties.
*         Update and manage public water supply well data including location, driller's logs, pump tests, and pumping rates.
*         Create and update groundwater capture zones for all wells utilizing ArcView, ArcMap, and groundwater modeling programs.
*         Create, update and track Source Water Assessment Phase 1 reports for all new public water supply wells.
*         Review, edit and provide assistance on all source water phase 2 plans for public water supplies.
*         GIS and data management of potential contaminant source coverage areas, well coverage, and updating karst geology tables.
*         Communicate fluently and tactfully both written and orally in English to water operators, consulting engineers, stakeholders and the public.
*         Demonstrate initiative, customer service and team orientation while displaying high standards of ethical conduct.
*         Travel to remote sites for meetings and technical assistance with mobility to access well sites in rugged terrain.
*         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adjust to change, work pressures or difficult situations without undue stress.

Special Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Geography, Hydrogeology, or Earth Science. Preference will be given to those with related work experience using GIS in the geology and hydrogeology field and experience with groundwater modeling and possess a valid Class C driver's license.

Critical Job Competencies
Accountability, Interpersonal Skills, High Productivity, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Focus, Integrity, Problem Solving, Project Management, Self-Management, Team Player. Technical Competency: GIS

The DNR seeks to hire individuals who wish to support our mission, which is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organization, to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

The starting salary for new employees in this position will be $49,462.40 The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees will be at the base of the pay range.  This position offers a competitive salary schedule and benefit package.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

Applicants may attach a resume/cover letter to the online application.
Selectives

231 Environmental Geology
6 months' experience or at least one course in the application of geologic principles (including hydrogeology) to problem solving in the areas of safe disposal of solid and liquid wastes, management and protection of water resources and in evaluating the impacts of various land-use practices.

OR

242 Geology
For use by the Department of Natural Resources, the following shall apply: 12 months of experience, 24 semester hours of education, or a combination of both, practicing geosciences in areas which can include identification, interpretation, and logging of geologic materials, hydrogeology, geologic field work, or geologic mapping.

OR

762 Water Resources
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both that encompasses the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of surface and ground water resources including the following:
*         Surface water hydrology
*         Ground water hydrology
*         Hydraulics
*         Water resources engineering
*         Natural resources conservation engineering
*         Water supply engineering
*         Water quality engineering
*         Erosion and sediment transport
*         Surface or ground water chemistry
*         Watershed dynamics
*         Limnology
*         Stream or wetland ecology
The Water Resources selective is distinct from the Water Supply, Waste Water, Water Quality, and Chemistry selectives in that the Water Resources selective applies to the management, engineering, and quality analysis of surface and groundwater resources in the natural environment rather than the processing of water in a waste water or drinking water treatment plant or the analysis of water samples in a laboratory.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in geology, physical geography, or a closely related geological science;
OR
graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in a natural science, computer science, math or engineering field and two years of full-time professional experience in an earth science related position including groundwater, soils, environmental geology, geographic information systems or other related earth science specialty.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.<https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/Geologist2-04404.pdf> (Download PDF reader)<https://get.adobe.com/reader/>

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