Washington State Department of Natural Resources is searching for a: Chief Geologist-Geologic Hazards and Environmental Program Natural Resource Scientist 4 Recruitment #2016-03-6859 Salary Range:$4,913 - $6,445 per month plus comprehensive benefit package and retirement. We also have a generous paid vacation package and more. Closes: April 10, 2016
The Chief Geologist of the Geologic Hazards and Environmental Geology Program plays a critical role in assessing the geologic hazards posed by earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, abandoned mine lands, and hazardous minerals. The Chief Geologist is responsible for guiding and tracking progress on hazard research projects (either as a supervisor or principle investigator) as well as communicating the hazards to internal and external agencies, professional organizations, and the Legislature. This position serves as a technical expert, and is expected to participate with other agencies in educating affected groups about geologic hazards, preparing mitigation plans, and planning emergency response to geologic disasters. Additionally, this position participates in the development of the Division's budget, goals, and strategic plans during each budget cycle. Required Qualifications: *Master's Degree in geology, geological sciences, geophysics, engineering geology, or geotechnical engineering. *Geologist, Engineering Geologist license. *Minimum of 5 years of documented experience involving geological hazard assessments. *Documented competence to prepare assessments of geologic hazards and environmental geology, including but not limited to, soil liquefaction maps, soil site condition maps as required by the International Building Code and International Residential Code, photo, slope, and geologic data, as well as field Investigations, volcanic hazards like lahars, glacial outbursts, pyroclastic flows, and explosive eruptions, tsunami hazards, and hazardous minerals, abandoned mine lands and land subsidence. *Documented ability to perform high-quality project management from design to completion. *Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of stratigraphic, structural, historical, economic, and engineering geology as related to Quaternary geology and geologic hazards; applicable laws, regulations, and court decisions; geologic surveying, mapping, and recording methods; applications of geology to the solution of problems inherent in the work of geologic hazards and environmental geology assessment. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY GO TO: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1386946 OR GO TO: www.dnr.wa.gov/employment Questions? Please contact Tim Walsh at phone number (360) 902-1432 or [email protected] or e-mail us at [email protected].
