The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is seeking a Section Chief for our Mineral Resources group, which collects, analyzes, and publishes new information on the geology of Alaska. These datasets promote economic development and sound management of Alaska’s mineral resources. This position provides administrative, supervisory, and technical leadership for the section, as well as scientific and operational leadership and oversight of projects related to economic geology, petrology, ore deposit models, and geophysics. DGGS is a non-regulatory division within Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources that uses applied science “to determine the potential of Alaskan land for the production of metals, minerals, fuels, and geothermal resources…” (AS 41.08.020).
Please apply at Workplace Alaska: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/newprint/4759679. The recruitment period closes at 5:00 PM AKST on January 27, 2025.