AML Project Manager
About The Position
Virginia Energy’s Abandoned Mine Land (AML) team is seeking a Project Manager to lead and advance reclamation projects addressing public health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with abandoned coal mine lands throughout Virginia. The role involves identifying potential hazards, preparing environmental documentation for proposed reclamation activities, and assisting with securing funding and obtaining rights of entry needed to carry out projects. The Project Manager ensures reclamation activities comply with Virginia’s State Reclamation Plan for Abandoned Coal Mine Lands and applicable requirements under the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979. The position is based in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. It is restricted, and continued employment is contingent upon available funding. The position requires a financial disclosure filing under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act.
Requirements
- Knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and engineering principles related to advancing abandoned coal mine reclamation projects to abate public health, safety, and environmental hazards.
- Ability to manage interpretation and implementation of rules and regulations related to federal and state abandoned coal mine reclamation programs.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including proofreading ability.
- Demonstrated ability to use personal computers and programs such as Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment; manage multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines; organize tasks; and prioritize workflow.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member, pay attention to detail, and complete assignments within established timeframes.
- Ability to work in the field, navigate rough terrain (including stooping, crawling, and bending), and carry up to 30 pounds of equipment.
- Skills in using engineering and scientific equipment, video and photographic equipment, personal computers, and computer systems.
- Skill in operating and performing basic maintenance on 4-WD vehicles in accordance with guidelines and procedures.
- Must consent to a comprehensive background check; selected candidates must pass drug, reference, driving, and criminal background checks.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Must submit an annual Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council’s online filing system.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with engineering design, property ownership determinations, environmental assessment, grants development, and construction cost estimates.
Responsibilities
- Lead and advance reclamation projects addressing public health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with abandoned coal mine lands.
- Identify potential hazards.
- Prepare environmental documentation for proposed reclamation activities.
- Assist with securing funding and obtaining rights of entry necessary to carry out reclamation projects.
- Ensure reclamation activities comply with Virginia’s State Reclamation Plan for Abandoned Coal Mine Lands and applicable requirements under the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
