Geology Manager position open at Wyoming Geological Survey

Wyoming State Geological Survey has an opening for a Geology Manager position. This manager will be in charge of the Energy and Minerals Resource section of the Wyoming Geological Survey and will have several geologists reporting to them. Interested parties are welcome to apply on line with the State Of Wyoming at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/1383993/enge13-04231-energy-and-mineral-resources-manager-laramie

 Full Time - $6,100.00 - $6,700.00 monthly

Description:

The Wyoming State Geological Survey is looking for an individual with experience in supervising and managing professional geologists and who is interested in having a satisfying and challenging career with the State of Wyoming. You will use your skills to manage and lead a team of geologists responsible for Wyoming's important and significant energy and mineral resources. The person who holds this position will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an agency whose focus is to promote the understanding and beneficial use of Wyoming's vast geologic, mineral and energy resources. You will work in a team environment and within established federal, state and agency best practices, rules, regulations and guidelines. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

 

• Supervise and manage geologic staff and multiple programs and initiatives
• Establishes clear roles, responsibilities and goals for assigned staff
• Trains, guides, coaches, mentors and evaluates assigned staff
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of Survey's budgets, annual reports and strategic plans
• Serves as a member of the Wyoming Geological Survey's Leadership team.
• Manages and responds to requests for information including providing key information, insight and data on mineral and energy resources
• Serves as Survey representative at public meetings
• Within delegated authority, responds to and helps resolve key issues and concerns raised by federal, state and public entities
• Provides input on, interprets and communicates rules and regulations related to critical issues
• Responsible for reviews of initiatives and projects to determine the scope and quality of geologic investigations/work
• Conducts, monitors and reports status and results of investigations and studies. Makes sure projects and initiatives stay on budget and meet key deadlines and objectives
• Proactively evaluates and resolves issues pertaining to Wyoming's energy and mineral resources
• Acts as subject matter expert for the programs being supervised and managed
• Ensures all grant and project reporting requirements are being properly handled
• Provides oversight, plans the type and method of investigations to be conducted and assigns staff and resources to accomplish projects/initiatives
• Manages and reports on work performed by consultants
• Recommends appropriate employee actions based on staff performance
• Establish key contacts in industry and geologic related agencies

 

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those candidates with extensive geologic supervisory and management experience

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must possess supervisory, management and leadership skills
• Skilled at inter-personal and formal communications and presentations
• Knowledge of Wyoming's energy and mineral resources
• Strategic planning, project management principles and practices (budgets, schedules, deadlines, etc.)
• Industry experience is a plus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering)

 

PLUS

 Experience:

3-5 years of progressive work experience in Geology with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Project Geologist

 

PLUS

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Geologist License (PG) or Professional Engineering License (PE)

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 
 

• Typically, the employee sits at a desk to perform the work; however, there may be some field work, walking, standing, bending, carrying light field equipment and driving an automobile.

NOTES:
 FLSA:  Exempt

Supplemental Information

042-Wyoming State Geological Survey

URL:  http://www.wsgs.wyo.gov/

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