Mining Engineer 2

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on

location

of selected individual.

Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $3,810.75

Fairbanks salary: $3,924.75

Juneau salary: $4,001.25

What you will be doing:

As a mining engineer, you will be responsible for:

Writing and maintaining wastewater discharge and solid waste management permits for mine facilities

Serving as a technical expert on issues related to mining and mine engineering

Understanding and applying state and federal laws including the Clean Water Act and the Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Advising management on policy issues relevant to your expertise

Our organization, mission, and culture:

DEC’s mission is to conserve, protect and improve Alaska's natural resources and environment and control water, land and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well being.

The benefits of joining our team:

We offer a positive and inclusive office culture with an emphasis on professional development. Work-life balance is a high priority and is supported through flexible work arrangements, telework, and approved time off.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

37.5-hour work weeks; 11 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service.

Optional telework following completion of probationary period.

Optional membership in the General Government Unit (GGU) Labor Union

Competitive health and retirement benefits.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is being flexibly staffed at offices around the State, though the workload is primarily focused on mines in the northern and western parts of Alaska so you should be prepared for travel passing through Anchorage and Fairbanks. At any office, the team is friendly, professional, and collaborative.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

Environmental Engineering:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.

Mining Engineering:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to rock mechanics; the exploration, excavation, extraction, processing and transporting of mineral resources; and the conservation and development of mineral lands, materials, and deposits.

Written Communication:

Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Interpersonal Skills:

Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Special Notice:

Must possess and maintain an Alaska professional engineering license.

Valid Alaska Driver's License is required

Requires regular travel within the State, including to remote areas to conduct site visits.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

AND

One year of professional experience as an Engineering Associate 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.

Special Note:

"Professional engineering" includes the branches listed in 12 AAC 36.990 (17).

Positions in this class require professional registration as an Engineer with the State of Alaska.

Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.

Additional Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

Professional Engineer license

Three (3) professional references that can be contacted. Include name, daytime phone number, and email address (if possible).

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

Candidates must currently work in the Department of Environmental Conservation and hold permanent employment status, or have transfer rights, or, if separated, have rehire rights to this job classification.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

NOTE:

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.  If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience withi