Position Vacancy Announcement, Kansas Geological Survey

Position: Temporary Geology Assistants, two positions available (65750 and 71617)
Unclassified Professional, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Appointment: 30-40 hours per week, maximum hours limited to 999 hours total for each position. Temporary positions do not include benefits.

Location: Well Sample Library, 4150 Monroe, Wichita, Kansas

Application Deadline: Application must be submitted online by October 26, 2009.

Salary: $12.50 per hour

Position Overview: THESE POSITIONS ARE LOCATED IN WICHITA, KANSAS. Receives and processes rock cuttings from oil and gas wells as submitted by Kansas Oil and Gas operating companies.

Wichita Well Sample Library

The Wichita Well Sample Library, a branch of the Kansas Geological Survey, supports the Survey's research staff, the public, educational institutions, and the mineral extractive industries of Kansas by the following:

• collect and preserve samples of the Kansas rock record for research and exploration,
• maintain retail sales for geologic, hydrologic, paleontologic, stratigraphic, geochemical, geophysics and mineral economics publications, maps, and software published by the Survey,
• make available to the public geological, hydrological and other natural resource information about Kansas, and
• promote and participate in research and technology transfers.

In addition, the Library provides access to copies of all KGS publications, Bulletins of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (v. 1 to present), other selected earth science journals, microfiche copies of the Survey's wire line log library, old Kansas plat maps, and other miscellaneous data.

Responsibilities

50% SAMPLE INSPECTION & PROCESSING: Process and label samples according to depth, circulation, and skips. Record depth interval, interval feet, circulations, and skips on sample processing form. Accuracy is of great importance; errors render samples un-locatable and negate the value of the well samples. Unless directed by Geology Research Technician (GRT) or WWSL manager, all samples are processed on the production line conveyor belt.

20% SAMPLE LABELS: Incumbent is required to accurately enter sample and well data using assigned workstation, print labels, and attach labels to sample envelopes.

5% STORAGE & PLACEMENT: Place filled sample boxes sequentially in appropriate location on warehouse bulk storage racks. Maintain confidential status for samples approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission and label confidential.

15% LIBRARY SAMPLE BOX MAINTENANCE: Incumbent will utilize a database to record information on library sample box maintenance. Damaged sample boxes will be replaced, insuring the replacement sample box ID is the same ID as the damaged box, and replace the new box in the original location on the warehouse bulk storage racks. When sample envelopes in the damaged box are also damaged, the sample envelopes will be replaced with new envelopes and labels duplicating well sample data on old envelopes. When re-boxing or re-enveloping any wells samples, the original labels must be checked for accuracy against the well sample database and when necessary another source may be used, such as completion cards, drillers' logs, wireline log headers, etc. and any corrections made to the labels will be reported to the GRT or AAS to update the well sample database.

5% REQUESTED SAMPLES: Retrieve and replace sample boxes per loan requests. Prepare sample boxes for customers and give identification to the GRT or Administration Associate Senior (AAS) to record in database and invoice customer. When needed, query the database to obtain sample box identification of samples for specific oil or gas well. Remove sample boxes requested for examination from warehouse bulk storage rack and place on pickup table in WWSL entryway or take to examination room if samples are to be examined on site. Prepare and package wells samples for shipping to clients. Incumbent will place all boxes returned to the library on the sample intake table located in the sample processing room for GRT to check in. Once checked in, return boxes to the proper location on the warehouse bulk storage racks.

5% MAINTENANCE, SUPPLY & REPAIR: Cut and trim grass using tractor lawn mower and cordless trimmer/edger. Remove snow from sidewalk, driveway, and parking lot. Pick up materials from Kansas Geological Society, Wichita State University and other places using state-owned vehicle. Perform preventative maintenance within capability of assigned equipment and facilities to include touch-up painting of walls, repairing minor faucet leaks, etc. and driving vehicle to and from dealer repair shop. Report such work needing to be done to GRT or manager before doing it. As needed, dust, mop, clean floors, restrooms, and empty waste baskets. Assist in loading or unloading state and commercial vehicles and placing received items on shelves or pallets using electric forklift or manual labor.

Required Qualifications

1. Written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
2. One year computer experience operating a PC computer with Windows XP operating system, Internet Explorer 5.0 or later version and Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, or other similar software applications.
3. Valid Kansas driver's license at onset of employment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform physical tasks of the job duties, either with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:

• Stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, slight risk of electrical shock, and occasional vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of basic geological and oil and gas terminologies.
2. Basic map-reading skills and working knowledge of public land survey system.
3. Ability to verbally communicate and write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; present numerical data accurately; read and interpret written information.

Application Procedure

Online applications only. Complete the University of Kansas Unclassified Professional Staff online application at https://jobs.ku.edu, search by position number 00065750. You can also use this Quicklink. Provide three work references and attach (upload) resume. Cover letter welcome but not required.

Person to Contact

Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological Survey
Phone: (785) 864-2152
Fax: (785) 864-5317
Email: hr@kgs.ku.edu

Placed online Oct. 9, 2009
Comments to webadmin@kgs.ku.edu
The URL for this page is http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs/K65750.html