Geologist / GIS Specialist I

Description

Broad Scope & Function

The Geologist / GIS (geographic information system) Specialists provide support and advice services for applied research projects conducted by OWP on water quality and water resources problems. This position includes engineering geology, stormwater, computer programming, water resources, GIS, and database specialties. The series includes positions involved in physical planning and construction, administration and conduct of research, and dissemination of results. The position may include providing water sector utilities with training and technical assistance services for building their technical, managerial, financial, and workforce capacity. Emphasis is on securing, administering, and managing projects in the areas of environmental and water resources research. This position assists the Director of OWP or a designee in preparation of proposals, planning, organizing, supervising, and / or performing work requiring specialized skills in stormwater, engineering geology, databases, GIS, and programming; represents OWP at meetings and conferences involving campus, university, state, and federal entities in matters related to the subject research; and manages projects and assures the quality of the products of the group.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly and receives general direction from the Associate Director of Research for OWP or their designee.

Salary

• $6,951 - $10,427 per month

Benefits

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled with a priority review date of November 3, 2025. We will begin application review on this date.

Please include the following with your application :

If this document is not included, your application materials will not be considered. Please include your employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of your application in addition to submitting your resume.

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa).

This is a full-time, exempt from overtime, benefited position, covered under the California Public Employees' Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Duties and Responsibilities

Erosion control / soil stabilization pilot studies

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements

With or without a reasonable accommodation : Sit for extended periods of time; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, and printers. Site visits require ability to walk up and stand on steep earthen and vegetated slopes.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors at project locations; continuous contact with staff, campus community, the public, and government agencies; requires substantial travel to project sites, coordination meetings, and conferences.

Work Schedule