Reclamationist​/Geologist – Natural Resource Specialist

Position: Reclamationist/Geologist – Natural Resource Specialist 4
Location: City of Albany

* ** Salary:  $6,276 - $9,644 Monthly** (based on education and experience)* **:**  +
** Special Licensure:
** Those holding an Oregon Licensed Geologist certification  earn 5% above base rate
* 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 Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, closely related natural resource or engineering field
** or
* * three additional years of related experience and course work.
* A Master's 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.
* 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.
* Visit the  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  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: nancy.karnasgon.gov | .
** Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members** (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit .  
** 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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