Earthquake Hazards and Geophysics Manager

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 

(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 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 towards 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.