Reclamation Specialist Division of Mining Solid Waste
Reclamation Specialist Division of Mining Solid Waste
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$ 49941 - 72134
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Job Responsibilities
- Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo you love South Carolina and protecting the environment Come join our team at SCDES. Put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!Science Service SustainabilityTheReclamation Specialistin the Mining & Solid Waste Division Bureau of Land & Waste Management plays a key role in protecting South Carolinas land by overseeing mining permits and ensuring responsible site restoration. From reviewing mine plans to guiding reclamation efforts youll have the opportunity to collaborate with sate and local partners operators and the public.
Responsibilities:- Using prescribed methods performs technical review on applications for mine operating permits and reclamation plans to ensure consistency with the Mining Act & Regulations.
- Performs inspections and necessary followups on all mining operations in assigned area to ensure compliance with the S.C. Mining Act & Regulations the mine operating permit and the approved reclamation plan.
- Be a subject matter expert on reclamation practices and provide advice and guidance to staff and the mining industry on how to successfully reclaim mine sites.
- Provides technical assistance to the mining industry on the mining and reclamation plans. Assists regulatory agencies consultants public officials mining operators and the general public regarding mining and reclamation requirements. Conducts conferences and technical meetings with industry officials and consultants.
- Responsible for working with other regulatory agencies nongovernmental organizations and the general public through meetings hearings written correspondence site visits and verbal communications regarding the technical review of applications for mine operating permits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.
Bachelors Degree in natural or physical sciences mathematics public health engineering or a related field may be substituted for work experience.
Note: Degrees in a related technical field include but are not limited to Earth sciences chemistry biology physics soil science environmental science mathematics etc.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Additional Requirements:- Knowledge of personal computers particularly word processing and Excel.
- Ability to write technical reports and permits.
- Ability to work closely with permittees professional consultants elected officials general public and others as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
Bachelors Degree in natural or physical sciences mathematics public health engineering or a related field may be substituted for work experience.Additional Comments
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age 40 or older) disability or genetic information.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:- Health dental vision longterm disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickhere for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program availableS.C. Deferred Compensation
- Retirement benefit choices *
- Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment based on job functions
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
