<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We’ve
begun a recruitment for a geologist with experience or familiarity with
land-use planning, comprehensive plan updates, and critical area ordinances.
This is an important role within our Survey that will ensure better
communication with local governments through an understanding of their
individual needs and improved outreach and education about the science we
provide. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
recruitment closes on September 20th. Find more details here: <span style="color:rgb(0,176,240)"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fwashington%2Fjobs%2F3210446%2Fgeologic-planning-liaison-natural-resource-scientist-3&data=04%7C01%7CMaria.Furtney%40dnr.wa.gov%7C5c5d5caa42164150b2b008d968efff58%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637656202255600902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=BJGQsZ7ODrNe8tlfWqES5JfL%2BEzXybEN1qPSrBEgf8A%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(0,176,240);text-decoration-line:none">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3210446/geologic-planning-liaison-natural-resource-scientist-3</span></a></span></span></p>
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looking for a great communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">:</span></b></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Provide technical assistance to city and county planners in
developing and updating critical areas regulations under the GMA with respect
to Geologically Hazardous Areas.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Use geologic mapping products to assist planners in land-use
planning.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Interpret geologic mapping products to assist municipal planners
in long-term planning, establishing guidelines for restrictive zoning (or
avoidance) for seismic (ground failure, shaking, tsunami), landslide, abandoned
mines, floods, hazardous minerals, and other geologic hazards.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Work closely with Dept. of Commerce staff to develop statewide
guidance intended to assist communities in design of locally appropriate
programs for designation and protection of critical areas.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Provide critical feedback to WGS science and research and
regulatory programs to ensure that WGS products and processes fulfill the
diverse needs of communities.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Required Qualifications: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor’s degree in geology or related field and four years of
professional experience.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">OR A Master’s degree in
geology or related field and two years of professional experience.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">OR a Ph.D. degree in geology
or a related field.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Experience in public speaking, meeting facilitation, and public
outreach.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Familiarity with Growth Management Act requirements.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">The incumbent in this position is required to travel. Frequent
in-state and occasional out-of-state travel for field work, meetings,
conferences, and central office visits.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Our ideal candidate will also have
the following qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Two years of experience in land-use planning or critical area
regulation.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Washington Geology License. </span></p></div></div></div>