Program Manager, Geologic Mapping

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) within the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking applications for a Program Manager, Geologic Mapping position. NBMG serves as the state geological survey for Nevada and is a public service unit at UNR. The primary responsibility of the Program Manager, Geologic Mapping position is overseeing the production of geologic map publications at NBMG. This position allows NBMG to fulfill its core mission of producing geologic maps and digital databases necessary for statewide assessments of natural resources (e.g. minerals and geothermal), geologic hazards (e.g. earthquake faults, floods and landslides), and the overall geologic framework. The position will lead initiatives to acquire and use external grant funding to support the mapping program, primarily through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) STATEMAP program, by preparing proposals for funding, serving as the Principal Investigator on grants, overseeing the fulfilment of cost share obligations, and managing project budgets. The position will also oversee the publication of NBMG geologic mapping products, which includes identifying scientifically and societally relevant areas to map, organizing personnel to perform the geologic mapping, managing the geologic and cartographic production of the maps, overseeing internal and external peer-review, and facilitating final publication of the NBMG map products including digital datasets. The position will also serve as the NBMG liaison with the State Mapping Advisory Committee, which includes stakeholders from government, academia, and industry who provide feedback and direction to the NBMG geologic mapping program. The position will serve as “STATEMAP coordinator”, which functions as a liaison with the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program administered by the USGS and includes attending meetings, conferences, workshops as well as regular correspondence with USGS personnel in regards to program priorities. Management responsibilities include direct supervision of the geologic mapping team, and the project-based management of Academic Faculty, Cartographic / Geographic Information Systems staff, and classified administrative staff involved with the mapping program and associated grants. This project-based management commonly includes supervision of as many as 10 NBMG personnel during a given annual grant cycle. The position will also manage contractors and temporary employees that contribute to the program (~5 additional individuals). In addition, the ideal candidate will complete their own geologic mapping projects and fundamental research projects that relate to the evaluation of natural resources, geologic hazards, and the overall geologic framework in Nevada. These projects include new geologic mapping of bedrock and/or Quaternary deposits, interpretation of geologic data, and publication of results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of related professional work experience OR Master’s Degree and three (3) years of related professional work experience.
Related Professional Experience in Geology or related geoscience field.
Research in structural geology, economic geology and/or Quaternary geology, with substantial experience in geologic mapping of bedrock and/or Quaternary deposits.
Graduate research to be verified by these projects or peer reviewed publications.
Project management experience.
Driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated publication of map products at 1:24,000 or similar scale.
Experience with personnel management.
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
Expertise in one or more of the following geologic disciplines: Quaternary geology, structural geology, sedimentology, economic geology, tectonics, and/or volcanology as demonstrated through graduate level research or publications.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the production of geologic map publications at NBMG.
Acquiring and using external grant funding to support the mapping program, primarily through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) STATEMAP program.
Preparing proposals for funding.
Serving as the Principal Investigator on grants.
Overseeing the fulfillment of cost share obligations.
Managing project budgets.
Overseeing the publication of NBMG geologic mapping products.
Identifying scientifically and societally relevant areas to map.
Organizing personnel to perform the geologic mapping.
Managing the geologic and cartographic production of the maps.
Overseeing internal and external peer-review.
Facilitating final publication of the NBMG map products including digital datasets.
Serving as the NBMG liaison with the State Mapping Advisory Committee.
Serving as “STATEMAP coordinator” and liaison with the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program administered by the USGS.
Attending meetings, conferences, and workshops related to the STATEMAP program.
Corresponding with USGS personnel regarding program priorities.
Direct supervision of the geologic mapping team.
Project-based management of Academic Faculty, Cartographic / Geographic Information Systems staff, and classified administrative staff.
Managing contractors and temporary employees that contribute to the program.
Completing own geologic mapping projects and fundamental research projects related to the evaluation of natural resources, geologic hazards, and the overall geologic framework in Nevada.
Conducting new geologic mapping of bedrock and/or Quaternary deposits.
Interpreting geologic data.
Publishing results of mapping and research projects.

Benefits

19.25% contribution to retirement plan generously matched by the University.
100% vested in the faculty retirement plan on the first day.
Health insurance options including dental and vision.
Generous annual and sick leave.
Life insurance.
Annual or semester memberships to the E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center, with spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents).
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program.