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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Earthquake Hazards and Geophysics Program Manager, Natural Resource Scientist 4 (NRSci4) in Olympia, Washington
Earthquake Hazards and Geophysics Program Manager, Natural Resource Scientist 4 (NRSci4) Recruitment #2024-10-6859 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
*Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered * *Salary: $6,705.00 - $9,021.00 Monthly *
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Responsibilities: Supervision and Mentorship
- Support and mentor program scientists.
- Supervise teams on earthquake hazards and geophysical research.
- Assign work, set expectations, and evaluate performance.
- Facilitate hiring, training, and succession planning.
- Review work for compliance with standards, budget, and quality.
Program Management
- Consult with partners and staff on earthquake hazard research.
- Manage concurrent projects and guide project scientists.
- Negotiate with management on product development and timelines.
- Develop funding sources and manage budgets for projects.
- Ensure all grant and project deliverables meet reporting requirements.
Scientific Analysis and Research
- Conduct and publish research on earthquakes and related topics.
- Lead and participate in projects for the Washington Geological Survey.
Technical Assistance and Partner Engagement
- Collaborate with various government partners and committees.
- Advise on earthquake hazards and emergency planning.
- Represent the agency as a subject-matter expert.
Education and Outreach
- Communicate research results to management, partners, and the media.
- Attend meetings to network and share research findings.
*Required Qualifications: *
- Bachelor's degree with a major study in geology, geophysics, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or a related natural science field AND 6 years of professional experience related to the position. OR a Master's degree in one of these fields AND 4 years of professional experience related to the position. OR a PhD AND 3 years of professional experience related to the position. OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Professional experience involving geologic hazard assessments, not limited to liquefaction, fault studies, site conditions, field investigations, geophysical characterization or research, and land subsidence.
- Experience with creating and organizing multiple concurrent research projects, including establishing relationships and collaborating with scientists at diverse organizations, planning and coordinating field logistics, and budgeting.
- At least 2 years of successful people management, mentorship, supervision, and/or teaching across a broad range of personality types and work/life experiences; may be concurrent with the required 6 years of professional experience.
- Fluency with geologic and hazard maps and the ability to synthesize a broad array of geologic and geophysical information.
- Familiarity and basic fluency in the use of GIS to develop figures and maps.
- Excellent command of written English, with a preference for clear and concise technical scientific prose.
- Knowledge of basic fiscal principles and their application to developing and managing budgets greater than $200,000/yr.
- Ability and desire to effectively plan complicated logistics for field work, plan project milestones, develop schedules, and other tasks requiring a high level of strategic thinking and logistical planning.