DNR has a Geology Scientist opening for the right person.
Editor and Geologic Information, Natural Resource Scientist 3 in our
Geology Division.
Salary Range: $4,322 - $5,668 per month.
(The salary for this position with the 3% reduction is $3,894 -
$5,108 per month.)
Permanent, Full-time with comprehensive package of benefits.
Important Note: This position is represented by the WFSE. Once
appointed to this position the incumbent will be required to pay
union dues or other representation fees within the first 30 days of employment.
OPENS: May 25, 2012
CLOSES: June 1, 2012
POSITION PROFILE:
This position works as an integral part of the GIS and Publications
Section in preparation of Division of Geology & Earth Resources
scientific and informal publications and databases and in maintaining
the Division's online presence. Uses geologic knowledge and
professional-level technical writing/editing, publications/graphic
design, geologic information systems(GIS), website design and
management, and computer skills to edit, design and produce geologic
report, maps, data, and interactive web applications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor degree or higher in geology,
*Demonstrated ability in technical editing (test will be given)
*Demonstrated competence in page layout and graphic design (test will be given)
*Acute attention to detail
*Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing ,
with internal and external groups and individuals including
communication of technical information to a lay audience.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
*Master's degree preferred
*Web design experience
*Experience in successful project management
*Technical editing and preparing geological publications experience
*Working knowledge of the publication standards of the major
publishers of geologic literature.
*Experience in designing and maintaining relational databases
*Editing geographic databases and metadata experience
*Proficiency with specific word processing, illustration, image
editing, and page layout software used by the Division
*Understanding of major geographic information system (GIS) concepts
*Demonstrated experience in designing and producing simple graphics
using GIS software
*Designing and maintain GIS map documents
*Working knowledge of US Geological Survey geologic map and data standards
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
*May require occasional evening and/or weekend work in excess of 20
per week to meet critical deadlines.
*Occasional travel may be required to attend training.
WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required
qualifications for this position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, please go to the following link:
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/781/060112_5237.pdf
*Questions? Please contact Anne Olson at phone number (360) 902-1445
or e-mail us at [email protected].
