State Lands Geologist

Washington State Department of Natural Resources • Castle Rock, WA • 3d ago

Location: Castle Rock, WA

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

State Lands Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 2 (NRSci2) In-Training (Salary range: $4,632 - $6,227 per month)

State Lands Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3) (Salary range: $6,565 - $8,825 per month) *The salary listed includes 7.5% assignment pay due to the required licensure.

Review of applications is ongoing. *We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/13/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Assess geologic hazard and risk in the forested environment.

Serve as an expert engineering geology consultant for land managers.

Develop landslide hazard and channel migration zone mitigation recommendations for forest management activities, recreation plans, and engineering projects that follow Forest Practices or other applicable rules and regulations.

Perform field reconnaissance in remote, rugged terrain.

Utilize remote sensing tools including lidar derivatives and aerial imagery in GIS to map potentially unstable slopes.

Assess rock source suitability for forest road construction.

Perform detail-oriented project work and consultation.

Consult with foresters, engineers, managers, local tribes, and stakeholders.

Communicate orally and in writing to provide formal and informal briefings to regulators, technical experts, management officials, interest groups, and members of the general public.

Collaborate with team members.

Stay current with relevant scientific research.

Qualifications:**

This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-36-month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as State Lands Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 2 (NRSci2) In-Training or State Lands Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3), depending on qualifications.

Required Competencies: **

Knowledge of scientific literature as it pertains to the effects of forest land use on physical watershed processes (erosion, sedimentation, and hydrology).

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

A Washington Geologist License (LG) is required per RCW 18.220.020, as outlined in the individual performance development plan OR the in-training plan.

A Washington Engineering Geologist License (LEG) is required per RCW 18.220.020, as outlined in the individual performance development plan OR the in-training plan.

Must be approved by Forest Practices to be a "qualified expert" (WAC 222-10-030(5)) within one year of hire as an NRSci3 or within one year after promotion to an NRSci3. Note: While licensure is required for this position, it is not required upon hire. Please review the requirements for licensure in Washington State:

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