<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Position:
Scientist II (Economic Geologist)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Position
No.
00408</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Location:
Charlottesville, VA </span></b></p>
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Range:
$48,391-84,000 (Commensurate with Experience) (Band 5) </span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The Virginia Department of
Energy, Geology and Mineral Resources program, is seeking an experienced and
motivated individual to join the economic geology team within Virginia’s
geological survey. The successful candidate will join a team of
geoscientists conducting activities that include geologic mapping, mineral
resource investigations, monitoring mineral and energy economic trends, and
providing technical assistance to the public, educational institutions, and
industry on geological-related inquiries. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt">TO QUALIFY:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> The successful candidate will have documented
experience of serving in a lead role on geoscientific projects, <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">working effectively both independently and as part of a
team, and completing assignments within established timeframes. </span> The
qualified candidate will be knowledgeable about Virginia’s geology and the
basic geological processes that are involved in the formation of economic
deposits of mineral and energy resources. Previous experience in one or
more of the fields of mining and resource extraction, exploration, economic
assessments and minerals valuation will be considered a plus. This
position will require a high level of competency using ESRI ArcGIS (10.x), and
the ability to prepare and edit geologic maps and reports using personal
computers in a Windows OS environment. The most qualified candidate will
have excellent communication and technical writing skills. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The physical demands of this
position may at times require field work, navigation over rough terrain (i.e.,
stooping, crawling, and bending), and carrying up to 30 pounds of
equipment. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor’s degree or higher in geology or a geological sciences related field
is preferred. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is
required, and as part of the pre-employment process the successful candidate
must pass a drug and alcohol test.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt">TO APPLY:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> This
position will remain open until filled. To be considered, please submit a state
employment application or resume online at </span><a href="https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/245836" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt">https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/245836</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt">. A hiring manager/human resources will review
all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the
established criteria for interviews. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Virginia Energy is an Equal
Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits
discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability in
the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce. <br>
<br>
As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s
veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National
Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply. <br>
<br>
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
process or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring
agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation
will be made on a case-by-case basis.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt">STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR
VACCINATION STATUS DISCLOSURE AND TESTING:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive
Branch employees, including new hires, rehires or transfers to disclose their
vaccination status upon hire. Disclosure of vaccination status (and for those
fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) will be required during new employee
orientation on your first day of work. If you are not vaccinated for any reason
or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you will be required to be
tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis. If you have
questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.</span></p></div></div></div>