ReclamationistGeologist – Natural Resource Specialist 4

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Now hiring Apply Today! Reclamationist/Geologist Natural Resource Specialist 4

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• Salary: $6276 - $9644 Monthly (based on education and experience)

• Differentials:

  • Special Licensure: Those holding an Oregon Licensed Geologist certification* earn 5% above base rate

What Youll Do

As the Reclamationist/Geologist for the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries you will be a subject matter expert contributing to the successful permitting and oversight of aggregate and non-aggregate surface mining activities across Oregon. This position requires technical science-based expertise in geology or natural resource science related to mineral resource exploration and the operation and reclamation of surface mines. You will also perform administrative and technical tasks as assigned including but not limited to: special project management research and analysis outreach and consultation agency representation and inter-agency coordination.

The Reclamationist/Geologist works independently to respond to complaints conduct permit and site file review field inspections and first-level enforcement to ensure mines and mining related activities do not cause environmental

degradation or adverse impacts to adjacent or onsite natural resources. This position will work collaboratively with permittees applicants county and state agencies and other technical and administrative DOGAMI staff resulting in complex conditioned mining permits formal agreements and reports addressing multidisciplinary issues.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in surface mining mineral resource extraction or mined land reclamation. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data conducting investigations applying pertinent laws and regulations or coordinating and monitoring project activities; AND

• a Bachelors degree in Geology Geological Engineering closely related natural resource or engineering field or three additional years of related experience and course work.

Equivalency Notes:

• A Masters degree in Geology or Geological Engineering will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

• A Doctorate degree in Geology or Geological Engineering will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

NOTE: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications a photocopy of transcripts will be requested prior to hire.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in surface mining operation and reclamation regulations policy development and interpretation and application of statute and rule.

• Proven experience with field data collection GIS software database management data analysis and interpretation.

• Demonstrated success and advanced knowledge of project management and project management principles including coordinating projects among local state federal and Tribal partners.

• Proven experience working with and communicating (verbally and in writing) controversial and complex scientific information constructively and helpfully to technical and non-technical audiences government agencies scientific partners and collaborators contractors other interested parties and the public.

• Skill writing clear and concise investigative technical or narrative reports that include analysis and recommendations for complex regulatory determinations.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to those candidates who have two years experience in an equivalent agency role as a Natural Resource Specialist 4 and are an Oregon Registered Geologist or Oregon Certified Engineering Geologist or experience in an area of professional practice that overlaps with a Registered Geologist or Certified Engineering Geologist. Current Oregon licensure is preferred but those eligible to be licensed will also be considered.

Special Qualifications and Compensation Note:

*Licensed Geologist: The successful candidate must obtain their Oregon licensure to earn a 5% salary differential that will be added to posted compensation for this license.

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume.If you are a current State of Oregon employee you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for 2 (two) full-time exempt permanent Reclamationist/Mining Geologist Natural Resource Specialist 4 positions and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement or need an alternate format to apply please contact the Recruiter Nancy Karnas at: .

Benefits of Joining Our Team

DOGAMI provides earth science information and regulation to make Oregon safe and prosperous. Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Visit the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries website to learn more about us!

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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• Live work and play in Albany Oregon.

• Offering hybrid work schedule! A hybrid work schedule is available after the onboarding process and integration to the organization has been completed. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid drivers license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

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