Director of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology and Montana State Geologist

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    "description_html": "<div class=\"job_description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10.5pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#333333;\"><strong>DEPARTMENT:&#160; </strong>&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;<strong>Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">A non-regulatory state agency, within the Montana Technological University, The Montana Bureau of Mines&#160; and Geology (MBMG) provides extensive advisory, technical, and informational services on the State's geologic, mineral, energy, and water resources. The MBMG is increasingly involved in studies of the environmental impacts to land and water caused either by past practices in hard-rock mining or by current activities in agriculture and industry. The MBMG is the principal source of earth science information for the citizens of Montana.</span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10.5pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color:#333333;\"><b>CLOSING DATE:</b>&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Applications received by <strong>December 14,&#160; 2025</strong> will be guaranteed full review.&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; However, the position will remain open until the position is filled.&#160;<br><strong>EMPLOYMENT DETAIL:</strong>&#160; Permanent, Full-Time</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES:</strong></u></span></span><br><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">This position serves as the Director of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) and as the Montana State Geologist. The Director oversees and develops MBMG programs related to its core mission of collecting and disseminating information about Montana&#8217;s geologic, groundwater, energy, and mineral resources essential for responsible and sustainable resource development, as well as protecting the public from natural hazards. With offices in Butte and Billings, a budget of $ 9.5M/year, and a staff of about 75, the MBMG maintains strong programs in groundwater resource evaluation, geologic mapping, environmental hydrogeology, mineral and energy resource evaluation, data preservation, geologic hazard evaluation, and earthquake studies. Additionally, the MBMG curates one of the finest mineral museums in the Pacific Northwest, and serves as the state repository for water-well logs, groundwater data, and mineral information. The MBMG maintains organic and inorganic analytical laboratories, a mineral separation laboratory, and active GIS and Information Services divisions. The MBMG is a leader in groundwater and geologic database development, as well as in providing online digital data, maps, and reports. The MBMG also provides technical assistance to the public, state and federal agencies, and industry. More information about the MBMG can be found on its website, http://www.mbmg.mtech.edu/. &#160;The Director fosters and encourages a collegial administrative/leadership style while promoting high-quality applied geoscience research that benefits the state of Montana. The MBMG is a department of Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) and thereby collaborates closely with the university&#8217;s faculty, students and research groups. The Director collaborates with Montana Tech, the Montana University System, and the State Legislature to secure funding for and advance the mission of the MBMG. In addition, the Director seeks external funding beyond legislative appropriations, maintains awareness of significant geoscience research developments and applications, and integrates this knowledge with an understanding of Montana's needs so that new advances can be incorporated into long-term research planning.<br><br><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICAITONS:</strong><br>&#160;</span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Doctorate and at least 10 years (or a Master&#8217;s and 13 years) of closely related geoscience experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Demonstrated administrative experience in budgeting, project management, personnel management, and program development.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience addressing (energy, mineral, water) public-policy issues as demonstrated in publications and in interactions with governmental and non-governmental groups, or others.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">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).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Excellent communication skills with both scientific and public audiences.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span><ul><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ability to work within a university setting to foster collaborations with: Montana Tech administration, faculty and students, and Montana University System graduate schools; State and Federal agency personnel; State and Federal elected officials; a wide range of natural-resource industries and environmental groups; and the general public.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Supervisory experience with a professional staff.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Geoscience research experience as demonstrated by a record of publications, professional service, and/or scientific leadership.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Proven capacity to think strategically, build consensus, and effectively communicate scientific findings to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers and the public.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ability to obtain financial support for research programs.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of Montana geology and the impact of natural resource development on the state&#8217;s economy.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of state, regional, and national-policy issues related to natural resource development, and the ability to deal with issues in a manner that balances industry/developer and environmental/conservation concerns.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge and experience in review and publication of geologic maps and technical reports, and experience in issues associated with providing and archiving data, maps and reports digitally.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience with outreach programs that communicate technical geoscience information to the general public.</span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Service on state, national, and/or international committees; membership/leadership in state or national professional associations.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">To apply, please submit the following items:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Cover letter that specifically addresses the qualifications mentioned above</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Resume</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Name and contact information for three professional references</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br>&#160;",
    "description_text": "DEPARTMENT:                  Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology\n A non-regulatory state agency, within the Montana Technological University, The Montana Bureau of Mines  and Geology (MBMG) provides extensive advisory, technical, and informational services on the State's geologic, mineral, energy, and water resources. The MBMG is increasingly involved in studies of the environmental impacts to land and water caused either by past practices in hard-rock mining or by current activities in agriculture and industry. The MBMG is the principal source of earth science information for the citizens of Montana.\n CLOSING DATE:               Applications received by December 14,  2025 will be guaranteed full review.                                              However, the position will remain open until the position is filled.\n EMPLOYMENT DETAIL:   Permanent, Full-Time\n PRIMARY DUTIES:\n This position serves as the Director of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) and as the Montana State Geologist. The Director oversees and develops MBMG programs related to its core mission of collecting and disseminating information about Montana’s geologic, groundwater, energy, and mineral resources essential for responsible and sustainable resource development, as well as protecting the public from natural hazards. With offices in Butte and Billings, a budget of $ 9.5M/year, and a staff of about 75, the MBMG maintains strong programs in groundwater resource evaluation, geologic mapping, environmental hydrogeology, mineral and energy resource evaluation, data preservation, geologic hazard evaluation, and earthquake studies. Additionally, the MBMG curates one of the finest mineral museums in the Pacific Northwest, and serves as the state repository for water-well logs, groundwater data, and mineral information. The MBMG maintains organic and inorganic analytical laboratories, a mineral separation laboratory, and active GIS and Information Services divisions. The MBMG is a leader in groundwater and geologic database development, as well as in providing online digital data, maps, and reports. The MBMG also provides technical assistance to the public, state and federal agencies, and industry. More information about the MBMG can be found on its website, http://www.mbmg.mtech.edu/.  The Director fosters and encourages a collegial administrative/leadership style while promoting high-quality applied geoscience research that benefits the state of Montana. The MBMG is a department of Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) and thereby collaborates closely with the university’s faculty, students and research groups. The Director collaborates with Montana Tech, the Montana University System, and the State Legislature to secure funding for and advance the mission of the MBMG. In addition, the Director seeks external funding beyond legislative appropriations, maintains awareness of significant geoscience research developments and applications, and integrates this knowledge with an understanding of Montana's needs so that new advances can be incorporated into long-term research planning.\n REQUIRED QUALIFICAITONS:\n  Doctorate and at least 10 years (or a Master’s and 13 years) of closely related geoscience experience.\n Demonstrated administrative experience in budgeting, project management, personnel management, and program development.\n Experience addressing (energy, mineral, water) public-policy issues as demonstrated in publications and in interactions with governmental and non-governmental groups, or others.\n 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).\n Excellent communication skills with both scientific and public audiences.\n PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work within a university setting to foster collaborations with: Montana Tech administration, faculty and students, and Montana University System graduate schools; State and Federal agency personnel; State and Federal elected officials; a wide range of natural-resource industries and environmental groups; and the general public.\n Supervisory experience with a professional staff.\n Geoscience research experience as demonstrated by a record of publications, professional service, and/or scientific leadership.\n Proven capacity to think strategically, build consensus, and effectively communicate scientific findings to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers and the public.\n Ability to obtain financial support for research programs.\n Knowledge of Montana geology and the impact of natural resource development on the state’s economy.\n Knowledge of state, regional, and national-policy issues related to natural resource development, and the ability to deal with issues in a manner that balances industry/developer and environmental/conservation concerns.\n Knowledge and experience in review and publication of geologic maps and technical reports, and experience in issues associated with providing and archiving data, maps and reports digitally.\n Experience with outreach programs that communicate technical geoscience information to the general public.\n Service on state, national, and/or international committees; membership/leadership in state or national professional associations.\n To apply, please submit the following items: Cover letter that specifically addresses the qualifications mentioned above\n Resume\n Name and contact information for three professional references",
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