Posting number: 7601-26-RRD-041
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Job classification: Geological Technician 8-E10
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services
This Geological Technician is responsible for operating standard equipment for bathymetric, hydrogeological, and geophysical surveys for field studies at contaminated sites. The simple/less complex equipment that includes smaller direct push drilling equipment, grouting machines, small and less sophisticated drones, electric pump, peristaltic pumps, water level meters, skid steers, forklift, and truck with trailer for field assignment operations. This position is responsible for collecting environmental samples (soil, water, air) and compiling associated data. The position provides data to the senior level technicians to include when writing their technical field reports. This position also completes minor repairs/maintenance of the simple equipment such as checking/adding fluid, replacing hoses, batteries, etc.
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Education
Possession of an associate's degree in petroleum technology, earth science, or geology.
Experience
Geological Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Geological Technician 9
One year of experience performing geological technician assignments equivalent to a Geological Technician 8.
Geological Technician E10
Two years of experience performing geological technician assignments, including one year equivalent to a Geological Technician 9.
Four years of experience in any of the following: well drilling; service/inspections of pumps, tanks, and water systems; soil and water sampling; well maintenance and repair; welding of pipes and repair of well related equipment; or, operation of heavy equipment including backhoe, well drilling rig, and related equipment may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Completion of one year of college (30 semester or 45 term credits) and two years of experience in any of the following: well drilling; service/inspections of pumps, tanks, and water systems; soil and water sampling; well maintenance and repair; welding of pipes and repair of well related equipment; or, operation of heavy equipment including backhoe, well drilling rig, and related equipment may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Geological Technician E10.
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View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/GeologicalTechnician_12695_7.pdf
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