Geologist 2 (PCN 10-1870)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Geologist 2 in Fairbanks. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. As a journey-level Geologist 2, you will apply your professional geoscience and mining engineering expertise to permit, monitor, and inspect suction dredging, placer mining, and hardrock exploration operations across Alaska while administering applicable state mining laws. You will review Applications for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) using your knowledge of state regulations, geology, and mining practices, establish permit stipulations relative to individual mines, and carry out duties related to the issuance of permits. You will assist operators in developing complete mine plan of operations applications for submission, reclaiming disturbed lands, and interpreting geological, geochemical, and geophysical data. You will independently plan and conduct field inspections, map mine sites using GPS and GIS tools, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare inspection reports. You will also provide technical information to the public and agencies on mining laws, land status, reclamation standards, and mineral resources.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, engineering geology, or any of their subdivisions, including mining engineering.
One year of entry professional level experience in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, engineering geology, or any of their subdivisions, including mining engineering.
This experience is met by service as a Geologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any science major, which includes the completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in the above geoscience fields and 24 additional semester hours (36 quarter hours) of course work in natural sciences, may substitute for the education requirement.
Equivalent combinations of professional experience and graduate level education in the geoscience fields described above are acceptable and will be considered as follows: 24 graduate semester hours=one full year of graduate education=one full year of professional experience.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to walk over steep, uneven, rocky and/or heavily vegetated terrain in highly variable weather conditions as required.
Comfortable traveling in small fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft, river boats, and operating off-road vehicles.
Must be comfortable traveling in small fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft, river boats, and operating off-road vehicles.
Travel within the state is required, and travel may include short-notice response to complaints of non-compliance or other incidents/issues at permitted mine sites.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the origins and structure of the earth, including the physical forces that have shaped it and its physical and organic history.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to rock mechanics; the exploration, excavation, extraction, processing and transporting of mineral resources; and the conservation and development of mineral lands, materials, and deposits.
Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders.
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Responsibilities

Permit, monitor, and inspect suction dredging, placer mining, and hardrock exploration operations across Alaska.
Administer applicable state mining laws.
Review Applications for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA).
Establish permit stipulations relative to individual mines.
Carry out duties related to the issuance of permits.
Assist operators in developing complete mine plan of operations applications for submission, reclaiming disturbed lands, and interpreting geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
Independently plan and conduct field inspections.
Map mine sites using GPS and GIS tools.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Prepare inspection reports.
Provide technical information to the public and agencies on mining laws, land status, reclamation standards, and mineral resources.