Position Announcement
Quaternary Geologist
Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application Deadline: Thursday, 13 December 2007
For further information, please search for position number 10-2225 at:
http://notes4.state.ak.us/wa/mainentry.nsf/WebData/1hp1HomePage/?Open
or contact:
De Anne Stevens
E-mail: deanne.stevens [at] alaska.gov
The Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is
seeking a senior-level Quaternary geologist for its Engineering Geology
team to participate in and lead a variety of field-based studies in
Alaska. This full-time, permanent position with the Alaska Department of
Natural Resources is based in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The successful candidate will lead a program of surficial-geologic
mapping, construction-materials evaluation, and placer resource studies
throughout the state of Alaska. Primary duties will include providing
advanced geologic knowledge and management skills to plan, oversee, and
implement complex applied geologic research projects in the
surficial-geologic disciplines, as well as budget preparation and fiscal
management. The incumbent will independently develop and manage multiple
projects, using standard principles of Quaternary geology and aided by
GIS and computer technology, to evaluate geologic materials and placer
geology, prepare surficial-geologic maps and reports, and advise other
agencies and the public on technical issues regarding engineering
geology and surficial geology.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement a research program aimed at evaluating the
surficial-geology, construction-materials resources, placer resources,
and other related aspects of Quaternary geology in Alaska. This will
include working with DGGS management to develop program and project
concepts, goals, objectives, budgets, timelines, and milestones, as well
as occasionally writing proposals to solicit funding for
surficial-geologic studies from state, federal, and private industry
sources.
- Conduct or lead one or more professional-level scientific research
projects each year that advances the state's goals for understanding and
evaluating the surficial geology, geologic hazards, and associated
resources of Alaska's lands. Project leadership includes all stages from
project planning, field studies, and mapping to sample analysis,
geologic interpretation, map preparation, and report writing.
- Prepare or oversee preparation of figures, geologic maps, cross
sections, text, geologic unit descriptions, correlation of units, and
other necessary items to create map sheets and reports for publication.
- Use GIS software to develop or oversee the development of
geo-referenced storage, analysis, and display of acquired geologic data.
- Supervise entry-level geologists and student interns in geologic
research and DGGS duties.
DGGS is seeking a surficial geologist with significant experience in
Quaternary geologic mapping. Field experience in high-latitude settings
that include glacial, periglacial, and permafrost features is highly
desirable. Experience in project management and the use of GIS to manage
and interpret geologic data is preferred.
For a complete position description, including required qualifications,
and application instructions, please search for position number 10-2225
at:
http://notes4.state.ak.us/wa/mainentry.nsf/WebData/1hp1HomePage/?Open
or contact:
De Anne Stevens
E-mail: deanne.stevens [at] alaska.gov
For information about DGGS, please go to:
http://www.dggs.dnr.state.ak.us/