May serve as curator of a major geological collection, with responsibility for its intellectual integrity and physical stewardship; Develop and lead competitive grants and cooperative funding initiatives that advance geological research, mapping, collections, education, and public programs; serve as principal investigator or project lead, as appropriate; and ensure effective stewardship of commitments, budgets, reporting, and deliverables; Provide administrative and programmatic oversight for the Geological Survey, including the effective use of staff and resources and the management and tracking of State, Federal, and externally funded expenditures, travel, contracts, purchases, project schedules, and other operational responsibilities necessary to advance departmental priorities and long-term goals; Establish and sustain statewide and national scientific and professional partnerships with federal and State agencies, colleges and universities, museums, cultural and educational institutions, and professional geoscience organizations; and represent the NYSM and NYSGS in professional meetings, conferences, committees, and collaborative forums; Contribute to the Museum's public-facing, educational, and interpretive work for broad audiences, including children and families, collaborating with Museum colleagues to translate geological research, collections, and discoveries into engaging and accessible exhibitions, public programs, lectures, tours, hands-on activities, teacher workshops, family programs, and other interpretive experiences and; Provide geological expertise and information to State agencies, the public, and scientific and educational partners; and contribute to Museum-wide initiatives that advance the missions and public impact of the NYSM and NYSGS. Initiate new research and provide scientific direction for work conducted by Geology Department staff, including review of research goals, methods, and outcomes within established Museum priorities; Lead and provide scientific oversight for the NYSGS statewide geologic mapping program, including establishing priorities, directing staff assignments, and overseeing cooperative mapping and research projects with federal and State partners, including STATEMAP, the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), and related programs; Prepare research findings and reports for publication and broader professional dissemination, including peer-reviewed journal articles, monographs, books, and other scholarly or technical publications that advance understanding of New York State geology; and review and support the publication of work by Geological Survey staff; Provide leadership for the stewardship and use of the Museum's geological collections, including developing research and collections policies, promoting collections for research, exhibitions, education, and public programs, and overseeing their care.