Geologist- Underground Injection Control Coordinator

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at Missouri Geological Survey located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO. Scheduled Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

As a geologist and coordinator of the Underground Injection Control Program (UIC), you will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to collect information and report injection activities to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a geologist, you will provide geologic and hydrologic expertise for underground injection activities in Missouri. As part of the UIC team, you will support the core values of the Geological Survey Program which include technical competency, service, professionalism, ingenuity, and cooperation, as well as, help protect Missouri’s natural resources.

• Perform technical assistance by applying scientifically based geologic and hydrologic principles to review and comment on hydrogeologic reports and investigations regarding Underground Injection Control (UIC) activities.
• Develop grants, workplans, and track budgets.
• Collect information and submit required reporting information to EPA.
• Conduct technical and administrative evaluations for new UIC applications.
• Conduct periodic inspections of Class II and Class V wells.
• Update and maintain UIC well inventory and database.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with internal partners, consultants, other government agencies, and the public.
• Respond to UIC inquiries.
• Utilize ArcGIS and other computer-aided software and applications at a level required for detailed technical reviews, interpretation, and evaluations relating to geology and hydrology.

This position is required to obtain and maintain Missouri Registered Geologist credential. If you do not currently possess a Missouri Registered Geologist License, you will be given 12 months to obtain a Missouri Registered Geologist License.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Accountability : Hold self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determine objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Comply with established control systems and rules.
• Decision Making : Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceive the impact and implications of decisions; commit to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Oral and Written Communication : Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); make clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Must be able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions, with some overnight travel required.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Experience with field investigations and oversight of drilling activities.
• Knowledge of Federal & State UIC regulations
• Professional experience with ArcGIS Pro.

• Bachelor’s degree in geology that includes, at a minimum, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credit in geology including coursework required by the Missouri Board of Geologist Registration.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

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• State of Missouri

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