Reclamation Specialist
Reclamation Specialist
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Job Description
We are looking for a Reclamation Specialist to join our team in the Opencut Mining section of the Air Energy & Mining Division. The Reclamation Specialist is responsible for ensuring the scientific integrity of permit applications; conducting compliance activities to resolve violations; and developing programmatic and regulatory standards and procedures. The Reclamation Specialist must communicate effectively with stakeholders including operators and their consultants; county and local governments; landowners and the general public; state and federal agencies; and other DEQ sections with overlapping regulatory authority. Responsibilities may include development of programmatic procedures for compliance assistance and data integrity; assessment of regulatory implications and compliance for mining activities; analysis of soils vegetation land use and land management in the administration of the permitting mining and reclamation processes; conducting and coordinating detailed reviews of mine permit applications mining and reclamation activities data collection and analyses; developing appropriate standards for revegetation success reviewing bond release applications and reviewing and evaluating ongoing reclamation; designing alternative measures or mitigation strategies to protect resources; writing environmental assessments; calculating and/or influencing reclamation bond determinations and responding to requests for bond releases: and conducting regular mine inspections and recommending enforcement actions. The reclamation specialist frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary professionals from within the bureau other agencies and private parties in evaluating the cumulative effects of mining and reclamation projects developing appropriate mitigation measures and developing innovative reclamation plans designed to reclaim mined areas to the premine land uses.
At the Department of Environmental Quality our ultimate goal istochampion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth promoting a culture of crossagency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values leadership accountability customer service efficiency excellence and decision making are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of theDepartment of Environmental Quality!
The Reclamation Specialist positions includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelors degree in physical earth or life sciences.
Two years of directly related experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a casebycase basis.
In your cover letter describe how your education knowledge and skills have prepared you for this position.
Applications including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site ( by the closing date of the announcement.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
