Program Manager, Geologic Mapping

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Job Description 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  primary responsibility of the Program Manager, Geologic Mapping position is overseeing the production of geologic map publications s 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.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of related professional work experience ORMaster’s Degree and three (3) years of related professional work experience.

Related Professional Experience :

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…