Well Installation Section Manager

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding Department values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at the Missouri Geological Survey, 111 Fairgrounds Rd., Rolla MO 65401. Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional field work and overnight travel.

• Oversee operations of the Well Installation Section and the implementation of the Water Well Drillers Act (256.600-256.640, RSMo), the State Oil and Gas Council (Chapter 259, RSMo), and accompanying regulations.
• Directly supervise 3 Unit Supervisors and 1 Environmental Program Specialist and associated workload, training, and development.
• Provide leadership to a team of 15 and support their professional development.
• Provide support, guidance, and quality assurance/quality control for fiscal components and deliverables for a variety of funding sources including fee funds and grants.
• Supervise, motivate and manage employee performance through coaching, team building, and delegation.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with other managers, supervisors, and section team members.
• Partner and communicate regularly with stakeholders including public, industry, state, and federal agencies to accomplish goals.
• Serve as staff coordinator to the Well Installation Board and State Oil and Gas Council.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including: U.S. Department of Interior, Division of Environmental Quality programs, academic and industry partners, and others.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Project Management: Balancing workload, time and energy to prioritize work products.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Team Building: Inspires and mentors team commitment and excellence, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in geology or closely related field and a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credit in geology and a minimum 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Registered Geologist

AND

• Familiarity with grants, project management, and budgets.
• Familiarity with well construction, oil and gas production, and geology.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Amber Steele at 573-368-7152 or amber.steele@dnr.mo.gov

or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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