Benjamin York
Geologist at North Dakota Geological Survey- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Geographic Information Sciences
University of North DakotaDec, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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North Dakota Geological Survey
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geologist
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Apr 2022 - Present
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Hydrologist
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2022
• Author and co-author of reports and data releases (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3449-3574)• Works with large DEM creating hydro-enforced drainage area• Creates maps in ArcGIS and R following official USGS guidelines• Develops water balance models for lakes in the Dakotas using R• Presents at conferences and at other agencies as a guest speaker• Identifying surface features and controls in lake inundation models• Manages North and South Dakota NWIS water use database using Access, Excel, and R• Advises water use specialists from 11 states for water use data entry and storage Show less
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Student Hydrologist
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
• Collected surface water samples on open water and under the ice using varies size augers• Made control point and water level elevation measurements using an auto level and by hand• Utilized and maintained surface and groundwater sampling equipment• Made stream discharge measurements using Flow Tracker and various Doppler boats• Performed field work year-round in all types of weather conditions
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University of North Dakota
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
While performing the duties of an Resident Assistant (RA), I must effectively handle my own academic schedule while being a mentor and leader to the residents on my floor.
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U.S. Forest Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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GIS Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Planned intern research project with self-determined deliverables at the end • Extensive independent field work locating remote ponds and data collection • Identified seasonal ponds using satellite imagery • Planned intern research project with self-determined deliverables at the end • Extensive independent field work locating remote ponds and data collection • Identified seasonal ponds using satellite imagery
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McHenry County Conservation District
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conservation Seasonal
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
As a conservationist, I was required to learn the types of vegetation and landscapes in the region I worked. I had to acquire herbicide handling licenses and also learn to how to operate heavy machinery. As a conservationist, I was required to learn the types of vegetation and landscapes in the region I worked. I had to acquire herbicide handling licenses and also learn to how to operate heavy machinery.
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Mercy Health System
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Kitchen Aide
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Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
I worked in a facility that is part hospital, and part nursing home. I had to have an immense amount of patience and passion for the people that I am serving, and being willing to to everything possible to make their stay the most comfortable. I worked in a facility that is part hospital, and part nursing home. I had to have an immense amount of patience and passion for the people that I am serving, and being willing to to everything possible to make their stay the most comfortable.
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Education
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The University of North Dakota
Master of Science (MS), Geology/Earth Science, General -
University of North Dakota
Certificate, Geographic Information Science and Cartography -
The University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology/Earth Science, General -
McHenry County College
Associate of Science (AS), 3.773