Range ConservationMinerals Resource Specialist
Range ConservationMinerals Resource Specialist
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Job Description
Department Overview:
The Minerals Management Bureau (MMB) and the Area Offices provide program administration and management for the 6.2 million acres of school trust mineral estates including lands underlying navigable waterways. In fiscal year 2024 annual gross revenues generated by the MMB contributed over $42 million to the division. Revenue for the common schools and other endowed institutions is generated through issuance of leases licenses and permits authorizing individuals and companies to explore develop and produce various minerals (coal oil & gas metalliferous and nonmetalliferous). These various agreements require payment of fees in the form of rentals bonuses and royalties. The MMB monitors compliance with agreement requirements both in terms of payment of proper revenues to the state and proper operational and reclamation activities on the ground. The MMB also provides database management and development for the divisions Trust Land Management System.
The Minerals Resource Specialist assists the Minerals Management Bureaus Petroleum Engineer in evaluating implementing and monitoring the activities of Mineral lessees and licenses on State of Montana School Trust Lands through the duties delegated to the Bureau from the State of Montana Board of Land Commissioners. The Minerals Resource Specialist works closely with Bureau staff and field staff to ensure the successful implementation of projects and programs to achieve the obligation of securing the higher and most beneficial financial gain to the Trust Beneficiaries.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):
- Management of New Well and Facility Proposals and Land Use Licenses
- Communication Agreement (CA) Reviews
- Oil & Gas Lease Sale Preparation
- Field Investigations inspections & enforcement regarding compliance operation reclamation and abandonment activities.
- Issuing Seismic Permits
- Issuing Gravel Permits
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
TIP: When attaching your requested material you must mark the attachments as relevant.
BENEFITS:
- Health Care & Benefits
- Retirement
- Paid Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
- Health Care & Benefits
For any complete job description or any questions regarding this position please contact Becky Quick ator at
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Bachelor degree in wildlife science environmental science range science park management national resources or a closely related field..
- One 1 year of job related experience
- Other combinations of education and professional experience may be considered.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid drivers license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
Eligibility to Work:In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a drivers license or other picture I.D. or a U.S. passport or a green card. The State of Montana does not sponsor.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
