Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior

** Working Title** :  
** Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior*
* ** Job Class:
Mineland Reclamation Spec Sr*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job :
** 95346

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* Location:

** Hibbing

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary:
** Unlimited

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** Who May Apply:
** Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted:
** 07/10/2026

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** Closing Date:
** 07/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
** Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit:
** Lands and Minerals

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** Work Shift/

Work Hours:

** Day Shift

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** Days of Work:
** Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes

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** Salary Range:**  $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually

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** Classified Status:
** Classified

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** Bargaining Unit:
** 214- MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

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** FLSA Status:
** Exempt
- Professional

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** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The DNR is currently seeking (1) Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior in Hibbing, MN. This position exists to inspect, monitor, evaluate, and provide direction to the state's mining industry in complying with the state's rules for mineland reclamation. Particular attention is directed at reviewing and administering Permits to Mine, ensuring that they are consistent with the statues and rules relating to mineland reclamation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Review and evaluate applications for Permits to Mine, Permit to Mine Amendments, Assignments, and Annual Reports and Operating Plans so that it is determined that they are consistent with the rules relating to mineland reclamation.

2. Conduct field inspections to determine if mining companies are in compliance with the conditions of their Permit to Mine.

3. Maintain a geographic information system (GIS) for monitoring, documenting, and administering the Mineland Reclamation Program.

4. Perform administrative and liaison duties as requested so that the Mineland Reclamation Program works efficiently with other divisional programs.

5. Review and evaluate environmental review documents to ensure that components related to mineland reclamation and closure are adequately addressed.

6. Participate in special projects, including Mineland Vision Partnership, reclamation practice improvements, and collaboration in the department of reclamation rules, revisions, and amendments so they accurately reflect state-of-the-art knowledge and principles of reclamation.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and is eligible for telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis and will also be in the field regularly meeting with mining company representatives and inspecting mineland reclamation work.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, hydrology, geology, reclamation, soil sciences, environmental science or studies, environmental engineering, or related field.

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+ Communication skills sufficient to correspond accurately and professionally and maintain good relations within and outside the DNR, including with other regulatory agencies and the mining industry.

+ Organizational skills sufficient in managing files and databases necessary to administer the Mineland Reclamation Program records.

+ Database management and GIS skills sufficient to maintain and update geodatabase of reclamation and mining.

+ Word processing and computer skills sufficient to prepare correspondence, draft and write permits, prepare DNR comments on permit applications, prepare post-inspection reports, and prepare decision documents.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience in mineland reclamation, such as field monitoring and inspection, environmental review, and permitting.

+ Master's degree or PhD in a related field.

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Experience with Arc Map/GIS and databases sufficient to produce maps for field use, structure files, and maintain and update databases.

+ Knowledge of Minnesota's mineland reclamation regulations and permitting, specifically Minnesota Rules Chapters 6130, 6131, or 6132.

+ Familiarity with mining and knowledge of Minnesota's mining industry and history, particularly Minnesota's taconite operations, operational best practices, and mine and process engineering principles.

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Experience with Minnesota's environmental review process and the connection with permitting.

+ MSHA 24…