The Wyoming State Geological Survey is hiring a geology manager.
General Description
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) performs the critical function of interpreting Wyoming’s geologic history and working to understand its geologic hazards and natural resources, such as water, minerals, and energy. We provide geology-related information needed to navigate the state’s economic and environmental challenges, and to benefit the people of Wyoming. Join our team of talented and dedicated staff to make a difference in a state with an area of 97,000 square miles exposing more than 3 billion years of geologic history, from the Wyoming Craton to Yellowstone Volcano.
This position leads a team of 4–6 staff geologists, as well as conducting independent field and laboratory geologic research in support of agency goals. This position provides project management and technical oversight for more than one-third of the geologic studies produced by the WSGS. This person is responsible for grant writing, budget preparation, and contracting work; they also guide the direction of the division and report directly to the state geologist. This staff member coordinates with state and federal agencies to execute the mission of the WSGS. A broad range of areas of expertise in geosciences will be considered for this position. This is an on-site, full-time position based in Laramie, Wyoming.
Essential Functions
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Participate on the agency leadership team to help initiate and facilitate agency programs.
- Manage and oversee technical staff: staff supervision/oversight, performance management/evaluation, goal setting, distribution of project assignments and tasks, and facilitating teamwork.
- Manage and oversee technical investigations: project supervision/oversight; lead and review investigations, reports, and fieldwork; review and approve data, results, and reports; manage budgets; monitor project timelines; manage staff and consultants’ work/time; take responsibility for products undertaken by the division.
- Provide grant management within the division and the Survey: write and develop budgets; write and submit grant applications; fulfill state and federal application requirements.
- Provide grant management, oversight, and reporting for current grants within the division and in some cases across the agency.
- Attend weekly meetings to update and provide input to the director regarding projects, personnel, budgets, concerns, inquiries, work plans, etc.
- Coordinate with other state and federal agencies on technical issues and projects. Act as a subject matter expert representing the agency at working groups, conferences, commissions, committees, etc.
- Respond to questions from the public.
- Contribute to the outreach mission of the agency through direct participation and by providing technical expertise.
- Conduct direct technical studies aligned with the statutory mission of the agency.
- Generate and analyze data, write reports, and present results.