Field Geologist Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Assessment has a vacancy. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare. Protect Louisiana's public water sources and put your skills to work across the state using GIS and ground water sampling.

If you're looking for a career where science meets service this could be the opportunity for you. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a geoscience field or geological engineering. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Take samples from water wells as part of DEQ's Aquifer Sampling and Assessment Program. GPS public water wells/intakes and potential sources of contamination around them as part of DEQ's Source Water Protection Program. Work with the public as needed to protect public water sources.

Assist as needed with any other issues concerning protection of public water sources and ground water that may come up. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.

Domicile: East Baton Rouge Parish Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Geologist 1, 2, 3, etc., depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered

The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Geologist 1: $22.57 per hour Geologist 2: $25.84 per hour Geologist 3: $29.59 per hour Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management. Office of the Secretary Office of Management and Finance Office of Environmental Services Office of Environmental Compliance Office of Environmental Assessment How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible for this position. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kierra D. Smith LDEQ/OMF (225)219-3830 Kierra.Smith2@la.gov This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.