Geology State Director

Posting Details Job Title Geology State Director Requisition Number RE43652 Working Title Director and State Geologist Department Name 40520:KY Geological Survey Work Location Mining and Mineral Resources Building Grade Level 00 Salary Range Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education PhD Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.
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edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 10 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, sitting for long periods of time.
Shift Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, additional hours as needed Job Summary The University of Kentucky’s Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director of the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) and State Geologist.
This senior level position reports to the Vice President for Research and is responsible for administration of the Survey, including managing a $4.
3M budget, personnel, research programs, productivity, and program prioritization.
The Director will develop and implement strategic plans for KGS including new policies, research initiatives, service, and facility programs; develop resources for new priorities and conduct research activities to develop new programs.
This position leads a team of 50, including the associate director and research section heads.
They will supervise the professional conduct of the Survey’s activities, mandated programs, and geological investigations of the state.
The KGS Director represents the University and participates in local, state, and national committees and advises state agencies on geoscience issues as the State Geologist.
Ideally, candidates will have the ability to be licensed as a professional geologist, since the selected candidate will be the State Geologist for Kentucky.
Qualified candidates will have a PhD in Geology or related discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience in geological areas.
Candidates should have an established research program, budget management experience, excellent communication skills, and leadership experience.
Additional strengths will include skill with strategic planning; systems improvements; effective personnel management; excellent organizational and planning skills; attention to detail and follow-through; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
This position will have a faculty appointment if the selected candidate’s prior work history, skills and qualifications align with the discipline specific unit missions.
About the Kentucky Geological Survey The Kentucky Geological Survey traces its roots back to 1838, when the Kentucky legislature appropriated funds for the first government sponsored geological reconnaissance of the commonwealth.
A formal geological survey was subsequently established in 1854.
Since 1838, only 13 state geologists have overseen the organization.
KGS became a non-teaching unit of the University of Kentucky in 1948 by an act of the Kentucky legislature, with a mandate to conduct a continuing study of the geology of Kentucky, and currently operates as a research center under the university’s Vice President for Research.
KGS has a 12-member advisory board recommended by the President of the university and appointed by the governor.
The board meets twice a year to provide feedback on KGS activities and strategies.
KGS has grown to become one of the country’s top state geological surveys.
KGS has a state funded recurring budget of approximately $4M per year that is currently supplemented by more than $2M per year in external research funds.
It comprises more than 50 research and support staff in three locations: a main office on the UK campus in central Lexington, the Earth Analysis Research Library on the outskirts of Lexington, and a western Kentucky office in Henderson.
The state geologist or a designee is an ex officio member of the Kentucky Board of Registration for Professional Geologists and a permanent member of the Kentucky Geographic Information Advisory Council.
Other KGS scientists play prominent roles on state and federal advisory committees and are national leaders in their fields.
Application materials should include the following: Curriculum vitae or resume.
Cover letter summarizing your relevant experience.
The names and contact information of three individuals who can provide a substantive recommendation (references will not be contacted without candidate approval).
This search is being led by UK’s internal Executive Search Team.
For more information about the position, please contact Mary Beth Bracken at 859-257-3348 or via email at marybeth.
bracken@uky.
edu.
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Registered Professional Geologist – Preferred Deadline to Apply 02/21/2024 University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.
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