Job Description

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Job ID: 35473
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources - Financial & Technical Assistance
Location: Rapid City, SD
Salary: $27.76 - $29.30 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: S1 - S2
Closing Date: 05/14/2026

This Geologist position will perform work related to the interpretation of geology and ground water resources in the Black Hills area and western South Dakota in general. Extensive knowledge must be developed for geology, ground water resources, and major streams in the Black Hills area. The following skills are required:

• Knowledge of geologic and ground water flow principles
• High working knowledge of how to build, maintain, and analyze data sets in GIS
• Ability to create and present PowerPoint presentations
• Prepare written technical reports that are suitable for sharing with other organizations and publication by the SD Geological Survey

Some travel will be required, including overnight stays. This position will interact with, and present to, other organizations in the Black Hills area, such as boards, commissions, and other state and federal agencies. Normal work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. However, fieldwork may require the flexing of the work schedule to include longer work days but not to exceed 40 hours per work week. This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources. For more information, please visit .

Licenses and Certifications:
Only candidates having a Bachelor's degree in geology, earth science, or a closely related field will be considered. A Master's degree is preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A master’s degree in geology, earth science, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of:

• South Dakota's surface and subsurface geology;
• extensive knowledge of the geology and ground water resources of the Black Hills area;
• field mapping of geology.

Skill to:

• write understandable, complete, and accurate technical reports.

Ability to:

• manage geologic, hydrologic and water quality data;
• work independently as well as in teams.

Additional Requirements:

To be considered, please attach:

• your resume;

• descriptions of your work experience;

• a recent writing example such as a college term paper or a technical report.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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