Coal Section Supervisor
About The Position
We are looking for a Section Supervisor to join our Coal Mining and Reclamation Section in the Mining Bureau. The Coal Mining and Reclamation Section is one of four sections within the Mining Bureau that are tasked with the oversight of responsible mining and reclamation in Montana. The section is responsible for such tasks as inspections, application review, reclamation review, bond review, etc. The Coal Mining and Reclamation Section Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of agency, division, and bureau direction and the oversight of day-to-day operations of the section. This position leads staff to accomplish goals by clearly and effectively communicating priorities and expectations to personnel, develops and coordinates annual work plans with personnel, provides meaningful and timely feedback to personnel, manages personnel, implements the professional growth matrix, and aligns section operations with DEQ strategic plans. The person in this position works with its Bureau Chief to establish direction, identify strategy, inform of interest/controversy, and assess effectiveness of operations. At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. The Coal Mining and Reclamation Section Supervisor is a key position in the pursuit of the Department of Environmental Quality's mission. Staff of the Department of Environmental Quality are dedicated to this mission and to the values of the agency. Staff come to the Department of Environmental Quality to use their science background for inspections, analyses, application reviews, bond calculations, reclamation reviews, etc. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in geology, geomorphology, environmental science, life science, physical science, reclamation, mining or environmental engineering, or a related degree in natural resources
- Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a natural resource field
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading people (may be from roles other than formal supervisory experience)
Nice To Haves
- Developing and maintaining a culture of excellence in mining law implementation
- Leading program improvements, as applicable
- Working with stakeholders on ongoing program implementation
- Growing and mentoring staff
Responsibilities
- Coal Mining Law Implementation
- Coal Mining Reclamation Law Implementation
- Environmental Policy Act Implementation
- Mining Bureau Consistency/Efficiency
- Staff Leadership/Communication/Management
- Collaboration with the other Mining Bureau Sections
- Leading a diverse group of professionals by example, creating a culture of excellence, professionalism, and collaboration
- Serving as a mentor and role model for staff
- Implementation of agency, division, and bureau direction
- Oversight of day-to-day operations of the section
- Leading staff to accomplish goals by clearly and effectively communicating priorities and expectations to personnel
- Developing and coordinating annual work plans with personnel
- Providing meaningful and timely feedback to personnel
- Managing personnel
- Implementing the professional growth matrix
- Aligning section operations with DEQ strategic plans
- Working with its Bureau Chief to establish direction, identify strategy, inform of interest/controversy, and assess effectiveness of operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
