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, WAWork 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(See official listing for full details.)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 PhDAND 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.