<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail-term-container" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:15px;margin-right:70px;color:rgb(78,76,74);font-family:proxima-nova,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><b>Salary</b>: $50,256.00 - $67,560.00 Annually<br><b>Location</b>: Thurston County – Olympia, WA<br><b>Job Type</b>: Full Time - Permanent<br><b>Department</b>: Dept. of Natural Resources<br><b>Job Number</b>: 2021-12-7115-14587<br><b>Closing</b>: 12/22/2021 11:59 PM Pacific</div><div class="gmail-term-container" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:15px;margin-right:70px;color:rgb(78,76,74);font-family:proxima-nova,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><b>Link to posting</b>: <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3338057/landslide-geoscientist-natural-resource-scientist-2">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3338057/landslide-geoscientist-natural-resource-scientist-2</a></div><div class="gmail-term-container" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:15px;margin-right:70px;color:rgb(78,76,74);font-family:proxima-nova,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail-term-container" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:15px;margin-right:70px;color:rgb(78,76,74);font-family:proxima-nova,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><dd style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.42857;margin-left:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Landslide Geoscientist, Natural Resource Scientist 2</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Recruitment #2021-12-7115</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Location: Natural Resources Building, Olympia</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Washington Geological Survey Division. Interested in landslides? Want to work with an awesome team?  At the Washington Geological Survey, we aim to foster a safer, more productive and resilient society that incorporates geology into its regular thought and decision-making processes. We are seeking a Landslide Geoscientist to join a talented team mapping landslides and assessing landslide hazards across Washington State.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"></p></dd><dt style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.42857;font-weight:bold">Duties</dt><dd style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.42857;margin-left:0px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Responsibilities:</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">The Washington Geological Survey is seeking an entry-level geologist with experience in landslides and slope stability issues to be part of the Landslide Hazards Program. Working as part of a team, the primary duty of the position is to identify and map landslides from lidar derivatives, orthoimagery, and field reconnaissance and to populate a landslide inventory database in a GIS. The position will also participate in public outreach about landslide hazards, safety, and preparedness. As needed, the position will assist in emergency response to geologic events and conduct post-fire debris flow assessments as a part of our Wildfire-Associated Landslide Emergency Response Team.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-weight:bold"><br></span></p></dd><dd style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.42857;margin-left:0px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="font-weight:bold">Qualifications</span><br></p></dd><dd style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.42857;margin-left:0px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Required Qualifications: </span></p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in earth sciences or other closely related science.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Demonstrated knowledge in the ability to collect, compile, manage, and digitize geospatial and tabular data by geomorphic analyses, such as interpretation of lidar and aerial imagery.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Experience assessing and identifying landslide hazards from remote sensing and field assessments.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Outstanding proficiency in ArcGIS, demonstrated by experience and co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g:0px;margin:0px">Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit;padding:0px;margin:0px">Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit;padding:0px;margin:0px">Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.</li></ul><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Commitment to organizational health and wellness</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Work/life balance</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, <a href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/workforce-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statewide-business-resource-groups" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">visit here to learn more</span></a> </li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Leadership that empowers and supports employees</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Professional development opportunities</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Educational and career development aid</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit <a href="http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html</a> for more information.</li></ul><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Application Requirements:</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit">To be considered you must apply online at <a href="http://www.careers.wa.gov">www.careers.wa.gov</a> (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.</span> </li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements. </li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Attach a copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:inherit">Complete all supplemental questions. </li></ul><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Additional Information:</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR's telework policy.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"> </span><br style="box-sizing:border-box">This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"> <br style="box-sizing:border-box">Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!<br style="box-sizing:border-box"> <br style="box-sizing:border-box">Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at <a href="mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov</a>.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or <a href="http://www.washingtonrelay.com/" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">www.washingtonrelay.com</a>.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"> <br style="box-sizing:border-box">DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"> <br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Check us out on:</span> <a href="https://www.dnr.wa.gov/" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">DNR’s website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WashDNR/" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/waDNR" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/washdnr/" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/WAstateDNR" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">WordPress</a><br style="box-sizing:border-box"> <br style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Questions?</span>  Please contact Kate Michelson at 360-902-1488, <a href="mailto:Kate.Mickelson@dnr.wa.gov" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">Kate.Mickelson@dnr.wa.gov</a> or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov</a><br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email <a href="mailto:CareersHelp@des.wa.gov" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(23,31,86)">CareersHelp@des.wa.gov</a>.</dd></div></div></div></div>