Director Michigan Geological Survey

Provides coordination, oversight, and administration of all activities of the Michigan Geological Survey in consultation with department leadership, state government, and the advisory council. Ensures that activities of the Michigan Geological Survey are carried out as directed in accordance with related legislation.

• Administers Michigan Geological Survey as an entity of the State at the University. Provides technical and administrative leadership, coordination, and supervision of department activities.
• Applies for funding from relevant local, state, federal, private, and other sources.
• Develops long-term plans for Michigan Geological Survey, expands current and develops new programs, secures funding and implements budgetary plans.
• Attends relevant meetings for survey directors and other professionals.
• Serves as a liaison between Michigan Geological Survey and relevant state agencies. Communicates activities with relevant University offices.
• Conducts outreach, give public presentations of Michigan Geological Survey projects and results.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Five years' relevant experience.
• Experience with geologic fundraising, including securing grants or contracts to support research.
• Experience with professional publications, maps, project reports, or economic value reports.
• Experience in managing staff that include professional geoscientists.
• Ability to understand and support natural resources, energy, critical minerals, carbon sequestration, hydrogeology, and geomorphology compilation and research.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with public outreach and communication.

Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds

Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc

Revised: 2023-09-29