VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NEW MEXICO BUREAU OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND
TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTOR / STATE GEOLOGIST
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and
Mineral Resources is seeking a new director and state geologist. The director
must develop and articulate a forward-thinking vision of bureau programs in
applied research and service and embrace a collegial leadership style. The New
Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources is a research and service division
of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech).
Situated in Socorro, NM on the campus of New Mexico Tech, the bureau has served
as the state geological survey for 85 years. With close to 60 employees, the
organization has a long-standing reputation for excellence in research,
service, and outreach. Our mission includes basic research on the geologic
framework of the state, with an emphasis on applied geosciences and the state’s
geologic resources. We are also tasked with the gathering, preservation, and
dissemination of geologic information to the professional geoscience community,
state and federal agencies, and the general public. The bureau embraces a
strong academic role and supports the university through teaching courses,
advising students, and operating world-class analytical laboratories. Also, as a
division of the university, the bureau works in collaboration with the other
divisions of the university. The position reports directly to the president of
the university. Anticipated appointment date is July 1, 2015. Salary:
Negotiable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sustain and
enhance the environment for creative research and service at the New
Mexico Bureau of Geology in order to meet the mission of the bureau and
the needs of the state of New Mexico, New Mexico Tech, and the geoscience
community in New Mexico. Provide administrative and scientific leadership
in natural resource (energy, water, and minerals) and environmental
issues; geosciences data collection and analysis; basic and applied
research in the geosciences; and public access to, dissemination of, and
archival collection of research results and natural resource data using
current and innovative technologies.
- Manage the administrative,
personnel, and financial affairs of the bureau. This includes direct
supervision of a significant portion of the professional staff, and being
proactive in seeking additional non-bureau or external funding to support
both new and ongoing programs of the bureau. The director will be
responsible for setting funding priorities and establishing strategies to
capture current and future geoscience funding opportunities.
- Establish
policies that maintain a balance between the broad goals of research and
service, while working with state government and university leadership to
address the diverse funding needs of the bureau. This includes interacting
with staff in the development and review of programs and personnel to
insure that the bureau fulfills its broad goals. Both planning and
implementation must be consistent with the needs of the state of New
Mexico and sensitive to the state’s public policy issues.
- Foster
collaborations and positive working relationships with academic
departments and divisions of the university, the state legislature, local
government, state and federal agencies, the private sector, and the
public. Provide leadership and advice for other government bodies
regarding resource and environmental policy, and the economic development
and management of natural resources.
- Promote and
maintain a positive public image for the bureau in both state and national
discussions regarding natural resource and earth science issues.
- Maintain an
awareness of new and important developments in geosciences research and
relevant technologies to anticipate the directions of geosciences research
and applications, integrating this knowledge with an understanding of the
specific needs of the state and incorporating it into long-term planning.
- As State
Geologist, collaborate with other State Geologists in the development of
national earth science policies, programs and related issues. The director
or an allowed designee serves on various state advisory boards, including
the New Mexico Mining Commission, the Water Quality Control Commission,
and the Coal Surface Mining Commission.
- Promote
dissemination of new geosciences research on New Mexico through
peer-reviewed journals, bureau publications and support the growth of the
bureau analytical facilities.
- Maintain avenues
for outreach through programs that are targeted at a non-technical
audience, including the general public and K-12 educators.
- Communicate
regularly with bureau staff about budgetary, scientific, and professional
issues, including their impact on strategic planning, and maintain an open
communication with bureau managers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree
and at least fifteen years of professional experience in the geosciences.
- A minimum of ten
years of management experience, which must include budgeting, supervision,
personnel evaluation, and program development.
- National
recognition in a field of geosciences research or management, as
demonstrated record of written communication (i.e. peer-reviewed
publications, technical reports, proposals), professional service, and
scientific leadership.
- Demonstrated
ability to work within a university setting with a wide constituency,
including division staff, academic faculty, administration, the public,
government officials, and the private sector.
- A successful
record of obtaining external financial support for research programs
through a competitive and merit-based process.
- Ability and
experience in dealing effectively with public policy issues, and knowledge
of natural resources and environmental issues associated with them.
- Demonstrated
excellence in oral and written communication to both scientific and public
audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A doctorate in
geosciences.
- A notable
diversity of both background and experience.
- Service on
state, national, and/or international committees and professional
associations.
- Knowledge of
geology of New Mexico and/or the American Southwest, including an
understanding of regional natural resource issues and how they relate to
economic development.
- Experience
interacting with state and federal agencies and funding institutions.
- Ability and
experience dealing effectively with public policy issues in a way that
demonstrates a balanced approach toward industry and environmental
concerns.
- Experience with outreach
programs that are specifically targeted at communicating technical
geosciences data to the public at large.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a resume
with supporting materials (including a signed cover application and references)
to: Human Resources, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 801 Leroy
Place, Socorro, NM 87801 (no e-mail applications).
For full consideration,
application materials must be received by March 1, 2015.
For more information about the
application process, please contact JoAnn Salome in Human Resources at 575-835-5955
(
JSalome@admin.nmt.edu). For more
information about the position itself, please contact Warren Ostergren, Search Committee
Chair, at 575-835-5363 (
warreno@nmt.edu).
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking a
Deputy Director of the Missouri Geological Survey (MGS). As MGS
Deputy Director, the individual will serve as Director of the Water Resources
Center with responsibilities for administrative, managerial, technical and
fiscal oversight. 
