Novi Geoscience Advisor

Program: Any GEOS, Level: BS+2, Location: Austin, TX

For Posting to the jobs blog. I know some people in the company. Dr. Shaw

Application link here

GIS at Central AR Water

 Program: Any GEOS with GIS courses, Level: BS completed, Location: Little Rock, AR

GIS Technician

Classification: Grade 8, Non-exempt ($28.87 hourly)

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician operates GIS, database, CAD, and associated software; creates and maintains GIS and related data; operates, tests, monitors and document GIS equipment, software, and custom applications; analyzes, monitors and updates system; authors and plots maps, plans and other presentation ready exhibits; scans and/or files maps, plans, as-built and other related documents and enters linked data; performs other essential duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  High School diploma or G.E.D.; plus, two (2) years of post-high school education in Geographic Information Systems or related field; plus, two (2) years of work experience utilizing ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop/Pro software in a Windows client/server environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or related field; experience mapping land records using coordinate geometry (COGO); knowledge of a water distribution system; knowledge of ArcGIS Server; experience with ArcGIS Model Builder and/or scripting languages such as Python, VBA or Java Script; knowledge of programming languages such a Visual Basic.NET, C#, java, etc.

How to Apply: Complete the application & resume and return it to careers@carkw.com; In the email subject line, please include your full name and the position you are applying for.

Application can be found: https://carkw.com/careers/

GIS City of Fayetteville

 Program: Any GEOS with GIS courses, Level: BS completed , Location: Fay, AR

APPLY HERE

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The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce.  By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Note: All City of Fayetteville positions require employees to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Other essential duties of this position include the following: 
 

1. Collect, import, and update geographic data from various sources like property records, utility plans, aerial imagery, and field surveys.

2. Ensure data accuracy and consistency by performing quality control checks and data validation.

3. Maintain and update GIS databases, including attribute data and spatial features.

4. Develop and implement data standards and metadata protocols.

5. Conduct spatial analysis using GIS tools to identify patterns, trends, and relationships between geographic data sets.

6. Perform operations like buffering, overlay analysis, proximity analysis, and network analysis to answer specific questions.

7. Generate reports and visualizations based on analysis results.

8. Create thematic maps, base maps, and interactive web maps using GIS software.

9. Design and customize map layouts with appropriate symbology, legends, and labels.

10. Produce printed and digital maps for public use and internal planning purposes.

11. Develop and maintain web-based GIS applications and dashboards to allow users to access and interact with spatial data.

12. Integrate GIS data with other departmental systems to provide a comprehensive view.

13. Provide training and technical assistance to other government staff on using GIS tools and applications.

14. Troubleshoot GIS issues and address user queries.

15. Participate in GIS-related projects, including project planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

16. Collaborate with other departments to identify GIS needs and implement solutions.

17. Coordinate with other governmental entities to ensure compatibility of data, and compliance with regional and state standards.

18. Respond in a courteous and professional manner to requests for information and services from City staff, citizens, other governmental agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

19. Occasional evening or weekend work.

20. Perform other duties as assigned.

Assistant Environmental Geologist

 Program: Geology, possibly Earth Science; Level: Graduating Senior; Location: Little Rock 

We have a job posting for an Assistant Environmental Geologist opening in our Little Rock office at Olsson Assistant Environmental Geologist | SmartRecruiters.  Please circulate.  I’d encourage those expecting to graduate in May or August to apply.  The posting lists educational qualifications as “Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field”; however, Geology degrees (BS or MS, MS preferred) are what we’re seeking. If there are serious candidates in the department, please encourage them to contact me with any questions. Curtis N.

Contact Dr. Liner if interested (liner@uark.edu)

HGS Student Expo 15-16 Sep 2025

Program: Geology; Level: Graduating senior, MS, PhD; Location: Houston

Wanted to let the department know about the dates for the Houston Student Expo this fall, September 15-16 and give you CLR’s poster with QR codes to both expo and our careers page. We’ll be there and hope to see some Razorbacks as well! Mike K.                     

Continental Resources careers link    Houston Geological Society (HGS) link

Students interested in attending should coordinate and send a list to Dr. Liner (liner@uark.edu) in early fall. The GEOS department may be able to support group travel to the event. 

Hourly opportunity

Program: any; Level: any; Location: Fayetteville; Status: filled

Unusual local opportunity helping organize a large collection of books, maps and artifacts. The collection is housed in the original Washington County jail on College Avenue (3 story stone building north of Feed and Folly). Looking for a student available to work part time cataloguing the inventory. A rare book dealer from Tulsa, a retired geologist, will help organize the effort. Shane M.

Contact Dr. Liner if interested (liner@uark.edu)

Geologist with some experience

Program: geology; Level: post-graduate early career; Location: Houston

Looking to hire geologist a few years into their career, preferably in oil and gas with an operator, but interested in move into investment banking. Applicant should be hard worker with a passion for geology. Bryan B.

Contact Dr. Liner if interested (liner@uark.edu)