Geologist I

Job Title
Geologist I


Requisition Number
RE47162


Working Title
Field Landslide Geologist


Department Name
40520:KY Geological Survey


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$36,213-57,970/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BS




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
Able to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
Ability to navigate uneven terrain independently.



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Field work with overnight travel is required.



Job Summary

The Kentucky Geological Survey, a publicly supported research center within the University of Kentucky, is recruiting a geologist for a 3-year NSF-funded landslide hazard project. The responsibilities of this position include supporting installation of a field monitoring network to assess landslides in Kentucky. This includes:

• field installation of hydrologic monitoring equipment
• maintenance and upkeep of field monitoring station network
• knowledge of related software for data transfer and visualization
• working on data storage and transfer from cloud-based software to KGS servers
• helping manage KGS lab space for landslide hazard research
• performing spatial analysis using large GIS data sets
• becoming familiar with slope stability modeling
• assistance with stakeholder meetings
• presentation of research results at professional and/or community meetings

Required Education: Bachelors in Geoscience or Engineering

Required Experience: Basic landslide hazards and slope stability knowledge, ArcGIS Pro knowledge, Microsoft Excel, 5+ years of state issued driver’s license.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic landslide hazards and slope stability knowledge, ArcGIS Pro knowledge, Microsoft Excel, 5+ years of state issued drivers license.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

ArcGIS analysis, ArcGIS technical skills (Raster tools, Spatial Analyst Tools, 3D Analyst Tools, Analysis Tools), knowledge of application programming interface (API) to connect website and software interfaces.





Deadline to Apply
10/03/2024


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