As the Center Director for the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, you will be responsible for defining the overall science program of the Science Center and for overseeing the planning, conduct, and completion of all center science activities, which encompass research in earth surface processes, mineral and energy resources, paleoclimatology, and crustal structure. Some of your specific duties will include

• Responsible for all aspects of the leadership, administration, operation, and management of the Science Center.
• Lead and develop collaborations with other USGS Science Centers, Other Federal and State agencies, universities, Tribes, and non-governmental organizations.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and managing broad, research in earth surface processes, mineral and energy resources, paleoclimatology, and crustal structure.
• Work with the center's science leadership to develop long and short-term science and monitoring strategies in response to current and expected future needs of the Southwest Region and beyond.
• Manage the Center's science portfolio and core capabilities consistent with USGS mission priorities and oversee the fiscal considerations that support those activities.
• Provide advice and guidance to top agency management in multidisciplinary earth-science investigations involving earth surface processes, mineral and energy resources, paleoclimatology, and crustal structure at national and regional meetings, seminars, and conferences, actively promoting USGS programs and coordinating with other participants.
• Engage as a team member with other USGS Science Center Directors in the Southwest Region, Southwest Regional Office Leadership, Research Programs within multiple USGS Mission Areas, and others, to employ science capabilities in the most effective manner with the highest standards of science quality.
• Operate a governmental owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.