What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr 1, Environmental Protection position at Georgia state government?
This position is located in the Land Protection Branch - Solid Waste Management Program's Surface Mining Unit. The unit is comprised of three (3) geologists. The successful candidate for this position will manage the Surface Mining Unit. The Unit is responsible for the permitting of surface mines which includes the review of mining land use plans. In addition, the unit also handles all compliance, monitoring, complaint investigations, and enforcement associated with surface mines in Georgia. Once surface mines are ready to close, the unit ensures that the mine has been reclaimed in accordance with the Georgia Surface Mining Act and Rules and reviews and approves the release of the mine. The unit also provides technical assistance for surface mining in Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in state, local government, or federal environmental compliance and/or enforcement programs.
Experience with the Georgia Surface Mining Act and Rules.
Experience in drafting and/or issuing permits.
This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org/evaluation-guides/).
The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $69,680
