Operations Section Manager jobs in Saint Louis, MO

Salary: $2889.91 - $3047.75 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Geological Survey, and will be located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, Missouri 65401

Why you’ll love this position:

As a Section Manager for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey you will lead activities of the Geologic Resources Section. You will work in a dynamic atmosphere overseeing a team of geologists and support staff, manage budgets from numerous funding sources, and ensure quality deliverables. You will support the core values of the Geological Survey Program which include Technical Competency, Service, Professionalism, Ingenuity, and Cooperation and the mission and values of the Division.

What you’ll do:

• Develop strategic plans for the Geologic Resources Section
• Lead a dynamic and growing team of geologists and support staff to accomplish goals of the Section
• Provide quality control and quality assurance for fiscal components and deliverables for a variety of grants and funding sources
• Supervise and motivate others, manage employee performance through coaching, team building, and delegation
• Partner and communicate regularly with stakeholders including public, industry, state, and federal agencies to accomplish goals
• Serve as staff coordinator of the State Mapping Advisory Committee and the Industrial Minerals Advisory Committee
• Support strategic information management

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or closely related field that includes 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of credit in geology and 4-6 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Registered Geologist
• Experience leading teams
• Familiarity with grants, project management, and budgets

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

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

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.