Salary: $1412 -- $2182 semi-monthly *Salary may be based on education and/or experience
Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Geological Survey, Land Reclamation Program, Industrial and Metallic Minerals Mining Unit and located in Lewis and Clark State Office Building at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City MO 65101.
Why you'll love this position: Join a team of engaged professionals to fulfill our mission to assure beneficial reclamation of mined lands and to protect public health, safety, and the environment from the adverse effects of mining within the state of Missouri. The program supports unique professional development training opportunities, which will involve both in-state and out-of-state travel for this position. The selected candidate will be fully trained and be familiar with our processes, before being allowed to conduct our state business on his or her own. To learn more about the Land Reclamation Program, please visit: https://dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/mining-land-reclamation
What you'll do: - The core responsibility of this position is to inspect industrial and metallic mineral mine sites for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, or for concerns. Process mining permit applications and bond release applications. Be involved with public meetings, present to the Missouri Mining Commission bond releases, and other topics. Be responsible for learning and maintaining current filing practices. This is a full time job with a heavy workload.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge and implement all applicable state regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures pertaining to the Industrial and Metallic Minerals Mining Unit.
- Effectively communicate with mine operators, public, and others about mine permitting processes, assist with map making, learn and help operators navigate our electronic permitting process known as Land Reclamation Information System.
- Overnight travel is required to conduct inspections and training.
- Coordinate with other agencies such as Missouri Department of Conservation involving in-stream mine sites heritage reviews and variance requests, and US Army Corps of Engineers on similar topics.
- Complete and carry out other assignments made by program director and/or unit chief.
All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications - 4-year B.S. in Soil Science, Plant Science, Forestry, Agriculture, or other environmental studies.
- Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Traverse rough terrain on foot.
- Operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle over rough terrain and on public roads. A valid Missouri driver's license is required.
- Learn and utilize complex technical laws, regulations, and regulatory procedures.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of soil science, establishing post mining land uses, and mining in general.
- Knowledge of ArcGIS and computer-based programs is beneficial.
If you have, questions about this position please contact: Bill Zeaman by telephone at 573-751-1312 or by email at: bill.zeaman@dnr.mo.gov
Or
Amy Richards, DNR Recruiter, (573) 526-1640 or amy.richards@dnr.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
