State Geologist & MBMG Director — Lead Montana’s Geoscience

Montana Tech; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holidays

Annual Leave

Tuition Benefits

Wellness Program

Job summary

Montana Tech seeks a Director for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) to provide strategic, scientific, administrative, and external leadership for Montana's geological survey. The role leads a dynamic program focused on geoscience research, data dissemination, and responsible resource development while protecting public safety from natural hazards.

The MBMG HQ is in Butte with an office in Billings.

Qualifications

• Doctorate and at least 10 years (or a Master’s and 13 years) of closely related geoscience experience.
• Administrative experience in budgeting, project management, personnel management, and program development.
• Experience addressing energy, mineral, geologic hazards, and water public-policy issues as demonstrated in publications and in interactions with governmental and non-governmental groups, or others.
• Must be either a certified professional geologist or registered engineer (or possess an equivalent professional registration) at the time of appointment (or within 3 years of appointment).
• Excellent communication skills with both scientific and public audiences.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time of hire.

Skills

Doctorate

Administrative experience

Public-policy

Professional registration

Communication skills

Work authorization

Education

Doctorate in Geoscience

Master's in Geoscience

Job description

Montana Tech seeks a Director for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) to provide strategic, scientific, administrative, and external leadership for Montana's geological survey. The role leads a dynamic program focused on geoscience research, data dissemination, and responsible resource development while protecting public safety from natural hazards.

The MBMG HQ is in Butte with an office in Billings.