Surface Mine Reclamation Field Manager

Surface Mine Reclamation Field Manager, Natural Resource Scientist 4 (NRSci4)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Salary: $6705.00 - $9021.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 2/10/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
 

Responsibilities:
As a Licensed Engineering Geologist (LEG) in Washington state, this position will provide responsible charge, in collaboration with the Lead Regulatory Geologist and Assistant Director of Regulatory Programs, for all five Reclamation Specialists/Inspectors (geologists and geoscientists), as well as occasionally for the Reclamation Geologist/Plan Specialist, and provide oversight and guidance to the Inspectors, including training, evaluations, assistance in prioritization of work, and interpretation of the law (RCW 78.44) and rules (WAC 332-18). The successful candidate will guide and assist the Inspectors in identifying and following up on compliance issues and will provide technical assistance and consultation regarding mining-related slope stability mitigation and reclamation techniques to Inspectors, permit holders, consultants, and others.

The position will take the lead from Inspectors, as deemed necessary based on workload, complexity, licensing requirements, or when a higher-level position is needed to assist, to work with permit holders toward achieving voluntary compliance. Working in good communication with Inspectors on compliance efforts, this position will recommend compliance issues to the Lead Regulatory Geologist and Assistant Director for enforcement action and assist them in the follow-up to enforcement actions against unpermitted and/or noncompliant permitted mine sites. 

Working in collaboration with the Lead Regulatory Geologist, Assistant Director, and other program staff, this position will also lead the effort to develop, launch, and maintain the new Surface Mine Reclamation Award Program. Maintenance of the program will include coordinating the solicitation and review of nominations, determining the process for identifying annual award recipients, coordinating the distribution of awards, and collaborating with Washington Geological Survey staff to develop and maintain the award program webpage.

Required Qualifications: 
 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or a related field AND 6 years of experience in surface mine reclamation work or a related field.
  OR a master’s degree or equivalent coursework and 4 years of the required experience.
  OR a Ph.D. degree and 3 years of the required experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Knowledge of Washington geology, soil and rock mechanics, slope stability, and mitigation.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.