Deadline: Tue, 09/12/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Water and Soil Resources GIS/Technology Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Olympia Job Description: Assistant Director of Geologic Hazards and Mapping/Assistant State Geologist Recruitment #2023-8-A233 Full-time, Permanent, WMS, Non-represented position Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Location and Telework flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $107,064.00 - $124,876.00 Annually To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is: $107,064.00-$131,447.00 Annually. CLOSING DATE EXTENDED! Review of applications is ongoing. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 8/22/23. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit material as soon as possible Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Are you a service-oriented leader who is passionate about ensuring geologic information is integrated into everyday thinking and decision-making at all state and local levels? Are you excited about the opportunity to create safer, resilient, and prosperous communities in Washington through understanding the complex geology of our state? As the Assistant Director of Geologic Hazards and Mapping, you will use your combination of technical scientific knowledge and outstanding communication skills to play an integral role on the dynamic Washington Geological Survey Management Team. The Survey’s mission is to collect, develop, use, distribute, and preserve geologic information to promote the safety, health, and welfare of the people in Washington, protect the environment, and support its economy. You will advance this mission by directing day-to-day operations of the dedicated and innovative scientists in the Survey’s geologic mapping, hazards, and landslide programs under policy guidance and review by the Director. Responsibilities: -Organizes and leads Washington Geological Survey programs related to geological mapping, geologic hazards, and landslides. -Integrates geologic information and equity and environmental justice into everyday thought processes at the state and local levels. -Defines strategic work planning goals, establishes performance expectations, evaluates performance by comparing results to desired mission outcomes, and provides employee support and development, dispute resolution, and corrective action. -Collaborates with the Director on the establishment of program priorities, structure, performance deliverables, and biennial budget allocations for each program to ensure strategic alignment with agency plans. Effectively manages the operating budgets and high-level work priorities to accomplish deliverables for each program. -Leads effective efforts to acquire additional grant funding to achieve desired objectives through participation in competitive funding processes. -Proposes and develops operational policies, procedures, and processes for consistent implementation of the programs supervised. -Serves as a DNR senior agency advisor on issues relating to geological sciences, policies, and practices. Representative duties include: ---Identifies critical and emergent geologic issues, determines agency role, and devises appropriate responses and roles of the agency. Provides programmatic expertise and assistance to DNR executives and managers. ---Represents DNR on interagency committees, professional working groups, and task forces at the local, state, national, and international levels. ---Works with USGS, FEMA, Energy, EPA, and other local, state, and federal agencies, DNR executives, elected officials, professionals, stakeholders, and landowners to keep interested and affected parties informed. ---Provides expert testimony associated with WGS activities to the Attorney General in response to any legal requests. ---Identifies, proposes, and plans future projects. Decides project priorities and distributes the resources to accomplish WGS objectives directed toward the WGS mission within state laws, policies, and procedures. ---Originates or collects, distills, and proposes ideas for new projects and programs. Reviews geologic and hazard maps and reports being prepared by program scientists. --Conducts field reviews of mapping and hazard maps. Reads geologic literature and confers with peers. Attends professional meetings to keep up to date on developments in geology. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: -MS. in Geology or related field -Documented management experience, including project management, supervision, budget development, and strategic planning -Documented public speaking and scientific professional writing ability -Key Knowledge and Skills ---Management and leadership—This position requires excellent abilities as a manager and a leader to be successful. The most important is having a clear vision and strategic plan for implementing the vision. The position must be able to develop, justify, and manage the WGS Hazards and Mapping Programs, and must develop and oversee interagency agreements, MOUs, and contracts governing complex scientific projects. ---Develop and review projects and research plans: position must be able to adjust deliverables in response to changing scientific information, and facilitate timely completion of ongoing projects. ---Communication: This position requires exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, as the position will make presentations to the public, staff, scientific professionals, executive management, tribes, other government agencies, and other DNR programs. The position must be able to write and speak effectively in plain language while being scientifically accurate. ---Science Background: This position will have a strong background in Washington geology, mapping, and hazards, with graduate research training. This position must be able to evaluate complex research and modeling projects, advanced quantitative analyses, and ensure relevancy to the Division’s strategic plans and goals. Miscellaneous: Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment: -A current Washington Geologist License or must obtain a Washington Geologist License within the first 12 months of hire. To obtain this license, individuals must have a degree in Geology (or equivalent coursework as evaluated by the Geologist Licensing Board), five years of professional experience in the practice of geology, and pass two national exams administered by the National Association of State Boards of Geology, the Fundamentals of Geology exam and the Practice of Geology exam. -A current Washington Engineering Geology License or must obtain within the first three years of hire. To obtain this license, the above criteria for a Washington Geologist License must be met. In addition, this license requires that five years of professional experience be completed in the field of engineering geology and pass an additional engineering geology exam. -Works primarily in the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, WA. The office environment is carpeted and consists of a cubicle workstation with a computer in an open space area that is subject to loud noise from nearby conversations, telephones, ventilation, and white noise. -Occasional overnight travel is required. The employee may need to walk over rough terrain in inclement weather. Salary: $107,064.00 - $124,876.00 Annually Benefits: DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include: -Commitment to organizational health and wellness -Work/life balance --DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.) Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more -Leadership that empowers and supports employees -Professional development opportunities -Educational and career development aid -Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility -Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments -A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information. How to Apply: To view a complete position description with application instructions visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4154283/assistant-director-of-geologic-hazards-and-mapping-assistant-state-geologist-wms?keywords=Geologiic&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsz Contact Casey Hanell at casey.hanell@dnr.wa.gov/360-528-1470 for questions
