SUBSURFACE-GEOLOGIST

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Salary Range From

4583.00

Monthly

Salary Range To

5450.00

Monthly

Subsurface Geologist

NDIC Department of Mineral Resources

Geological Survey Position Number : 405- 4963
Classification: Non-Classified Professional

Starting Salary Range: $5,000 – $7,083 /month plus benefits including fully paid family health insurance
Closing Date: June 15, 2017

Status: Full-time, Regular

Recruitment: External

Location: Bismarck, ND

Date Posted to Web: May 5, 2017

Summary of Work

Study subsurface geologic units in the North Dakota portion of the Williston Basin using wireline logs, oil well cuttings, and cores. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to represent the Geological Survey to the public, industry and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in geology. Preference given for oil industry-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A broad background in subsurface geology, emphasis on sedimentary geology and stratigraphy.
• Experience with wireline log interpretation preferred
• Ability to conduct studies and to prepare geologic maps
• familiarity with oil well core descriptions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Ability to prepare technical reports of geologic studies for industry, government, and the public and for publication in technical journals
• Individual should be self-motivated
• Knowledge of PETRA or related subsurface database and mapping software is desired
• Computer experience with working knowledge of MS Office applications (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Applicant must have a valid drivers license

Application Procedures

• Apply by submitting qualifications online through the nd.gov recruiting solutions system: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11000&

*Include, as a single PDF attachment: a cover letter and resume, college transcripts, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references (faculty as well as past or present work supervisors). Requested application material as described must be as a single PDF attachment. Submittals that are incomplete or with multiple attachments will not be considered.

• The Department of Mineral Resources Human Resources section staff will score applications against the minimum qualifications and preferences listed on the job announcement and qualifying military service. After the scoring is completed, a certified list of eligible candidates and the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, based on the final scores.
• Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran’s Affairs Office.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• All application material must be submitted online on or before the closing date.

For More Information, Assistance or Accommodation Contact: N.D. Department of Mineral Resources c/o Jeanette Bean – Human Resources

600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept. 405

Bismarck ND 58505-0405

Fax: 701-328-8022; e-mail: jabean@nd.gov ND Relay Number: 1-800-366-6888