Montana Tech Career Opportunities
Remote · United States
Job Summary
Director of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) and Montana State Geologist; leads MBMG programs in geoscience information, groundwater, mineral and energy resources, data preservation, geologic mapping, hazard evaluation, and public outreach; collaborates with Montana Tech and state/federal agencies to secure funding and advance applied geoscience research; fosters administrative leadership, strategic planning, and external funding while coordinating with university partners and the public to support responsible resource development and public safety.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate and at least 10 years (or a Master’s and 13 years) of closely related geoscience experience.
- Demonstrated administrative experience in budgeting, project management, personnel management, and program development.
- Experience addressing (energy, mineral, water) public-policy issues as demonstrated in publications and in interactions with governmental and non-governmental groups, or others.
- Must be either a certified professional geologist or registered engineer (or possess an equivalent professional registration) at the time of appointment (or within 3 years of appointment).
- Excellent communication skills with both scientific and public audiences.
Desired Qualifications
- Supervisory experience with a professional staff
- Geoscience research leadership
- Ability to obtain financial support for research programs
- Knowledge of state, regional, and national-policy issues related to natural resource development
- Experience with outreach programs that communicate technical geoscience information to the general public
- Service on state, national, and/or international committees; membership/leadership in state or national professional associations
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