Geoscientist

Anticipated non-permanent employment is 6 months, with the possibility of up to 12 months
Location: Natural Resources Building – Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $4,093.00 – $5,501.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 05/05/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the application and deployment of geophysical instrumentation and associated software to collect geophysical data at public school campuses across Washington State.
• Lead, organize, and manage a small field team (1-2 other people) with data collection, travel, equipment deployment, and other SSSP duties.
• Record and maintain accurate and descriptive notes on data collection and deployment of equipment.
• Help organize and plan data collection efforts, including pre-deployment, field equipment maintenance, site reconnaissance, and scheduling activities.
• Meet with school and district staff on site to coordinate data collection at each campus.
• Upload, manage, and organize field data and notes according to established data management procedures.
• Compile, convert, and upload spatial data into GIS databases for analysis and record keeping.
• Perform outreach activities including geophysical demonstrations, media events, educational activities, and other presentations about geophysics and geology.
• Assist with data processing, analysis, interpretation, and preparation of associated reports as needed.

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree with major study in geology, geophysics, Earth science, engineering geology, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or closely related degree. AND two years of professional research work experience, including geologic and/or geophysical experience with an emphasis on geophysical data collection and QA/QC of field data. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge in GIS, geophysical collection and processing software, and data management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in geology, geophysics, geological sciences, engineering geology, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or closely related degree.
• Experience using magnetometer, gravimeter, seismic monitoring equipment, GPR, GPS, GIS, and/or other common field equipment (e.g. compass, total station, leveling, inclinometer, and others).
• Experience processing, interpreting, and reporting geophysical data.