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<p class="MsoNormal">Please list the following job posting:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>DIRECTOR</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>OKLAHOMA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Applications are being solicited for the position of Director, Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS). The OGS is located on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma, and is under the direction and supervision of the Board of
Regents of the University of Oklahoma. Organizationally, the OGS is located within the Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy, which also includes the School of Geology & Geophysics and the Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering. The Director
of the OGS reports administratively to the Dean, Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy. If appropriate, the successful candidate may hold a dual appointment as a faculty member within the College as an Associate or Full Professor. Candidates should hold a
doctorate or have the equivalent experience in geology, geophysics or a closely related field. Prior experience with a public agency, such as the OGS, would be beneficial.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The objectives and duties of the Oklahoma Geological Survey include the following:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>(a) A study of the geological formations of the state with special reference to its natural resources, including coal, oil, gas, asphalt, gypsum, salt, cement, stone, clay, lead, zinc, iron, sand, road building material, water resources
and all other mineral resources.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>(b) Management of the Oklahoma seismic recording network, and the reporting and analysis of earthquake activity in the state.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>(c) The preparation and publication of bulletins and reports, accompanied with necessary illustrations and maps, including both general and detailed descriptions of the geological structure and mineral resources of the state.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>(d) The consideration of such other related scientific and economic questions that shall be deemed of value to the people of Oklahoma.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Director of the OGS has the responsibility of overseeing activities related to geological and geophysical studies of Oklahoma and adjacent areas, preparation of reports documenting the findings of these studies, and communication
of these results to individuals, agencies and the general public as appropriate and/or required.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The position requires supervision and administration of an organization of approximately 50 staff and associated facilities including offices, labs and the Oklahoma Petroleum Information Center (OPIC), which contains an extensive collection
of rock cores and samples, other well information and selected facilities for the examination of these cores and samples. It is anticipated that the Director of the OGS will work with Oklahoma universities, state and federal agencies, industry and other entities
to conduct research in areas of public interest, as well as providing advice and service in the areas of geology, geophysics and natural resources. One particular area of current high interest is the recent, significant increase in Oklahoma earthquake activity.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The successful candidate will have the demonstrated experience and ability to oversee these activities. Areas of experience that could be considered include an appropriate background with state or national surveys, administration in
academia, experience in industry or research, or other related areas.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Review of candidates will begin May 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is January 1, 2020. Applicants are requested to submit a complete resume, statement of relevant experience and a list
of five references who can be contacted, including names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and complete mailing addresses. Questions or requests for additional information may be addressed to Dr. Doug Elmore, Chair of the OGS Director Search Committee, at
(405) 325-3821, or <a href="mailto:delmore@ou.edu">delmore@ou.edu</a>. Applications and nominations should be submitted on-line at:
<a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/61740">http://apply.interfolio.com/61740</a></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black">-Debra</span></i><i><span style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:#C00000">Debra Vaughn, Executive Director Of Finance and Operations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva"">University of Oklahoma Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva"">100 East Boyd, #1510 Norman, OK 73019-1015<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva"">P: (405) 325-6046 | C: (405) 613-0963 | F (405) 325-3180 | E: dvaughn@ou.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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