Geologist

Summary

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) State, Area or Field Office in Davis, CA.

The primary purpose of the position is to provide the full range of geological services to the assigned geographic area.

Duties

• Conducting sedimentation surveys, geomorphology for support of stream restoration, landslide hazard assessment, soils evaluation, ground and surface water interflow studies, and other conservation work.
• Applying geologic evaluation for a variety of practices related to specific systems applied such as but not limited to steam crossings, water well decommissioning, dam and spring development and agricultural waste storage facility construction.
• Developing and presenting findings, interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations resulting from geological investigations.
• Developing and/or collecting geological information characterizing groundwater and geologic conditions in the field that impacts the design and construction of engineering practices.
• Conduct sedimentation studies to determine sediment storage requirements, and sediment surveys on existing reservoirs.
• Preparing written reports to include the interpretations of surface and subsurface conditions and conclusions concerning the suitability of all earth materials and ground water conditions.
• Investigations may require the incumbent to prepare contract documents, secure assistance from local personnel, and identify and secure additional equipment to complete investigation.

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