Geologist I

Job Title
Geologist I


Requisition Number
RE46639


Working Title
Field 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 (KGS), a publicly supported research center within the University of Kentucky (UK), is recruiting two Geologist I personnel. These positions will be involved in the important effort to help Kentucky abate methane emissions and identify orphaned wells that pose other environmental hazards. Key position responsibilities include field work to collect methane concentration measurements from orphaned oil and gas wells, examine gas samples collected, and database entry of measurements.



The person in this position should be comfortable working in a team and safely in a field setting including driving long distances and overnight travel. As a representative of the Kentucky Geological Survey and the University of Kentucky, the person should be comfortable collaborating with outside contractors and staff from the KY Division of Oil and Gas. Experience with Excel data compilation is required. ArcGIS and Google Earth experience skills, and at least five years of a state issued driver’s license are preferred. Attention to detail, safety, courtesy and communication are a must. This exempt position is grant funded for two-years with all UK benefits and reimbursable travel expenses. This position will report to the the KGS main UK campus location.


Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office Suite, Experience in MS Access



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Geology degree preferred.

Driver’s license preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/25/2024


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