Mt. Soledad landslide in La Jolla, CA - October 2007

California Geological Survey

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Job Posting: Senior Burned Watershed Engineering Geologist (JC-360093)Job Posting: Senior Burned Watershed Engineering Geologist (JC-360093)The California Geological Survey (Department of Conservation) is seeking a SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST for its Burned Watershed Geohazard Program. Click for salary range, job description, application instructions, and more. The application deadline is April 3, 2023.https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=360093, Link to job posting at CalCareershttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=1412023-03-23T00:00:00Z
Job Posting: Field Service Electronics Technician (JC-358060)Job Posting: Field Service Electronics Technician (JC-358060)The California Geological Survey (Department of Conservation) is seeking an electronics technician for its Strong Motion Instrumentation Program. Click for salary range, job description, application instructions, and more. The application deadline is April 17, 2023.https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=358060, Link to job posting at CalCareershttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=1392023-03-18T01:00:00Z
Job Posting: Forest & Watershed Geology Supervisor (JC-358155)Job Posting: Forest & Watershed Geology Supervisor (JC-358155)The California Geological Survey (Department of Conservation) is seeking a SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST for its Forest & Watershed Geology Program. Click for salary range, job description, application instructions, and more. The application deadline is March 28, 2023.https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=358155, Link to job posting at CalCareershttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=1402023-03-18T01:00:00Z

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Publications of the California Geological SurveyPublications of the California Geological SurveyOfficial directory of publications we've produced from the late 19th century to the present.
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