Job description
General summary
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.
Major duties
- 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
Required education
- Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Required experience
- 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.
Physical requirements
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
Working conditions
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
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.