Assistant Reclamation Inspector Supervisor

Title: Assistant Reclamation Inspector Supervisor

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I

Hiring Range: $68,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you enjoy working hands on? Are you knowledgeable of Virginia coal surface mining and reclamation regulatory and abandoned mined land reclamation programs? Do you have supervisory experience in an organization providing services to the public? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, Mined Land Repurposing program, is seeking an Assistant Reclamation Inspector Supervisor to administer an approved statewide coal surface mining and reclamation inspection and compliance program in accordance with Virginia laws and regulations. The successful candidate will provide direct supervision to field inspection staff, ensure that lands affected in coal mined areas do not adversely affect the environment or the public health and safety, and handle performance management of Reclamation Services field employees. This position will primarily work within the localities of Big Stone Gap, Wise, Scott, Dickenson, and Lee County.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in order to qualify for this position:
• Knowledge of scientific and engineering principles related to the duties of this position
• Ability to effectively manage employee’s implementation and administration of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining and Reclamation regulatory and Abandoned Mine Land reclamation programs
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skilled in the use of engineering and scientific equipment (such as GPS unit, water/soil testing kits), digital photographic equipment, and have proficient skills with personal computers and computer systems (e.g. MLR Eforms, MLR Enforcement, Microsoft Office) utilized by the Reclamation Services (RS) staff
• Skilled in 4-wheel drive vehicle operation and basic maintenance in accordance with agency guidelines and procedures
• Supervisory experience in an organization providing services to the public, plus significant experience in conservation, reclamation, mining methods and supervision
• Considerable experience in the conservation or reclamation field
• Experience with engineering principles, inspection of coal surface mining permits, reclamation, equipment safety, real estate information, environmental assessment, overseeing grants, and construction cost estimates
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Additional Considerations

• Virginia Certified Surface Mine Foreman and Surface Mine Inspector Certification preferred
• Ability to conduct required safety inspections on construction/surface mining equipment preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position will close on October 22, 2024, at 11:55 p.m. To be considered, please submit a state employment application, or resume, online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. A hiring manager will review all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the established criteria for interviews.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-729-6048

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