Environmental Control Manager
About The Position
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. The Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement (DMRE) is hiring an Environmental Control Manager in the Technical Support Branch. DMRE is responsible for inspecting all surface and underground coal mining permits in the state to assure compliance with the 1977 Federal Surface Mining Control Act (SMCRA). The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute, but may terminate or modify this arrangement at any time.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science.
- Seven years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, mining reclamation, mining inspection or regulation of mining activities, energy conservation, energy development, energy management, blasting activities, or oil and gas well inspection.
- Graduate study in the physical or biological sciences will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience in natural resources, environmental control, mineral extraction, mining reclamation, mining inspection or regulation of mining activities (such as mine permit preparation and review, sediment pond and hollowfill design), energy conservation, energy development, energy management, blasting activities, or oil and gas well inspection will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Teamwork and initiative
- Attention to detail and planning or analytical thinking skills
- Time management and ability to work under pressure
- Decision-making skills
Responsibilities
- Provide overall management of the Technical Support Branch, overseeing all programs and projects
- Supervise staff and the administrative activities necessary for the continual operation of the regional office
- Interpret, apply and assist in the development of departmental policy within the Division
- Investigates citizen complaints and requests for inspections
Benefits
- Opportunities for development and upward movement
- Room to grow your skill set as you build your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
