Permitting Specialist

Peabody•Lynnville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Permitting Specialist to join our team. This person will perform essential duties within the Midwest environmental services department, responsible for operations in Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama, including directing or assisting in the development of surface mine permit applications and reports; providing technical expertise in any of the technical aspects of permitting and compliance such as soils, hydrology, vegetation and wildlife; and preparing and/or coordinating with mine staffs on designs for hydrologic structures, permits, and reports. The position is also responsible for permit administrative duties, including landowner notification mailings, annual blasting notices, and public notices. The position may also provide field assistance to active mine sites.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. or M.S. Degree in environmental related field or equivalent 10 years environmental permitting experience
A strong commitment to safety.
Excellent organizational, computer software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD/GIS and statistical applications) and writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of management, mine personnel, the general public, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to listen effectively.
Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and adjust to shifting work priorities.

Nice To Haves

Preferred a minimum of 5 years of experience in mining.
Knowledge of Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama mining environmental regulations.
Preferred ability to obtain professional certifications, including but not limited to, LPG, GISP, or PE

Responsibilities

Preparation of scientific or engineering data for inclusion in permit applications, revisions, or amendments with the goal of meeting regulatory performance standards and minimizing mine costs.
Preparation and review of maps of permit operational plans, soils, land use, geology, and wildlife and corresponding information for inclusion in permit applications to a variety of regulatory agencies.
Preparation of and/or review of hydrologic designs and corresponding information for inclusion in permit applications to a variety of appropriate agencies. Work products may include maps, text, and tables.
Coordination and preparation of permit applications, revisions, and amendments. This may include collaboration with mine and agency personnel, as well as collaboration and directing the activities of department personnel as-needed.
Coordinate and prepare permit administration documents including: Process landowner notification mailings (certified and other), Intent to mine, permit renewals, post-mine land use comments, 6-month mining notifications, annual blasting notices, pre-mine surveys, ground water surveys. Process annual blasting notice updates and submittals. Maintain SMCRA ownership and control data base and provide updates to regulatory agencies. Responsible for public notification requirements. Submit and track newspaper public notices. Submit necessary Proof of filing Affidavits to Regulatory Agencies as required. Process Preblast/Condition Survey Requests. Record and distribute regulatory agency correspondence.
General engineering design, layout and monitoring.
Manage and supervise contractors on environmental/mining related projects.
Provide temporary assistance to the mine environmental staffs as required during times of extended personnel absences. Provide assistance to other Peabody Americas operations as needed.
Ensure that you are aware of and have acknowledged the health and safety responsibilities specific to your job/position.
Successfully complete your safety and health responsibilities. Be knowledgeable in Risk Management techniques and following the SLAM process for all work assignments.