Compliance and Technical Specialist

Title: Compliance and Technical Specialist

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I

Hiring Range: $75,000 -$84,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Energy’s, Coal Mine Safety program, is seeking a Compliance and Technical Specialist to ensure compliance with state coal mining laws. This position will visit coal mines to confirm compliance with State coal mining laws and investigate accidents and complaints. In addition, this position will assist in accident prevention, provide training, as needed, and review and evaluate coal mine plans.

Successful candidates will have a Virginia First Class Mine Foreman certification, successfully completed the Virginia Mine Inspector examination, and be able to work in adverse conditions.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mining experience in various duties with knowledge of mining operations, mining laws, rules and regulations and mining plans
• Experience using computers for preparing written documents, entering reports, and retrieving data
• Possession of communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Sound decision making skills without close supervision
• Experience interacting with customers and co-workers
• Ability to work in adverse conditions
• Must hold a Virginia First Class Mine Foreman certification, successfully completed the Virginia Mine Inspector examination, and work in adverse conditions
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Pamela Koger McElwain

Phone: 804-910-1525

Email: Pamela.KogerMcElwain@energy.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.