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Geologist 1/2/3

State of Georgia

Atlanta, GAFull-time$51–62K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$51–62K/yr
Location
Atlanta, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Geologist position is based at the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s Tradeport Offices in Atlanta and supports regulation of permitted solid waste facilities. The role reviews groundwater and methane monitoring plans and results, inspects environmental monitoring network installations, oversees remedial measures at several types of landfills, and uses EPD digital management tools. Training and professional development opportunities are available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Groundwater MonitoringMethane MonitoringEnvironmental MonitoringRemedial MeasuresEPD Digital Management Tools

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Geology or Related Field2 Years Job-Related ExperienceProfessional Geologist CertificationHydrogeology CourseworkEPA Region 4 Procedures and Guidance Familiarity40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificationGSWCC Level 1B and Level II

Full job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Geologist 1/2/3Agency: Department of Natural Resources Job Requisition ID: JR0000007359Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details: $50,960.00-$61,661.60 Job Description: The position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division - Land Protection Branch - Solid Waste Management Program - Environmental Monitoring Unit. It is based at the EPD Tradeport Offices located at 4244 International Pkwy, Ste 104, Atlanta, GA 30354. The successful candidate will be responsible for the environmental regulation of permitted Solid Waste Facilities in accordance with the Rules of Solid Waste Management and the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act. Duties include the review of groundwater and methane monitoring plans and monitoring results; inspecting the installation of environmental monitoring networks; and overseeing the effectiveness of remedial measures at Municipal Solid Waste, Construction & Demolition, Industrial, and Inert Landfills; and using EPD digital management tools. The position provides opportunities for training and professional development.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

Professional Geologist certification Coursework in Hydrogeology Familiarity with EPA Region 4 Laboratory Services and Applied Science Divisions Procedures and Guidance 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification. GSWCC Level 1b & Level II.

This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/).

The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in geology, geologic sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

How this job compares

Set against the 894 open Geologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–62K/yr
  • US median$76–159K/yr733 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $56K, is 52% below the US median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter of Geologist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Geologist jobs in Georgia and 894 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Geologist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 823 postings).
Education
786 of the 894 open Geologist jobs (88%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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