Specialist, Geologic Information - Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

About the role

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) within the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks a Specialist, Geologic Information position. The NBMG serves as the state geological survey for Nevada, focusing on obtaining, maintaining, and disseminating geologic information to promote public safety and sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and curate physical inventory in the GBSSRL, a unique collection of Nevada-related data and physical samples.
• Coordinate with government and private agencies to accession and curate physical specimens, historic documents, maps, and other data.
• Create and catalogue detailed and high-quality metadata for each item in the GBSSRL’s many data collections.
• Collaborate with NBMG employees and state agencies to conduct research, aggregate data, and write technical reports and bulletins.
• Manage and engage in outreach activities to educate user groups on the availability of physical and digital datasets within the GBSSRL.
• Provide customer service support for the GBSSRL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
• Related work experience in Geology, Geoinformatics, Geography, Library Science, Archival Studies, Museum Curation, or a related field.
• Experience in physical and digital data preservation, and experience in research and technical writing or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• GIS / geospatial dataset familiarity preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.
• Faculty Benefits: Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance, health insurance options including dental and vision.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees: Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Dual Career Assistance Program: Resources and assistance for newly hired faculty spouses/partners to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation

Grade: Administrative Faculty B
Salary range is between $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience and qualifications. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade.