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Subsurface Data Geoscientist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3)
Full-time, Project, Represented position (WFSE)
Anticipated Project Employment is October 2026 - June 2027

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $6,229.00 - $8,374.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 8/6/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Works collaboratively with program staff to identify, gather, compile, verify, attribute, and publish subsurface geospatial data for use by internal and external researchers.
  • Leads design of a multi-discipline, complex spatial database, including innovating efficient data workflows via scripts or other means for maintaining and updating database development and production. 
  • Solicits and retrieves subsurface data from external jurisdictions for inclusion in the subsurface database. 
  • Recommends new data types and layers for future inclusion in the subsurface database. 
  • Trains Survey staff to enforce data standards and ensure high-quality data delivery. 
  • Assists in developing data preservation grant proposals. 
  • Responds to subsurface data requests. 

 

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 
 

  • A bachelor’s degree with major study in geology or a closely related field AND (4) four years of professional geoscience or closely related work experience. 
    OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Experience in GIS involving digitizing, editing, and relational database design and database management. 
  • Experience in independent project or grant management.
     

Desired Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

  • Washington Geologist License (LG) per RCW 18.220.020.
  • Master’s degree in geology or related field.
  • (5) Five years of experience in GIS involving digitizing, editing, and relational database design AND service deployment.
  • Supervisory or leadership experience.