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Mined Land Reclamation Specialist Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Environment
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mined Land Reclamation Specialist Tr 1 | 14 | $53,764 | $68,630 |
| Mined Land Reclamation Specialist Tr 2 | 16 | $59,994 | $76,359 |
| Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1 | 18 | $66,951 | $85,138 |
| Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 2 | 23 | $86,681 | $109,650 |
| Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 3 | 27 | $106,898 | $131,665 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Mined Land Reclamation Specialists are responsible for the regulation of the mining industry under applicable laws, rules, regulations, and State policies, priorities, and procedures. Employees will review mining and reclamation plans and procedures; investigate complaints; review and make determinations regarding related permit applications; perform and implement related financial analyses; assess final reclamation at closed mines including final grading, successful re-vegetation, water control features, visual screening, water impoundments, and dispositions of wastes; investigate and resolve inadequate reclamation work and suspected cases of mine abandonment; participate in industry and government meetings relating to the minerals industry; and assist in conducting workshops and training seminars for the mining industry, government agencies, consultants, and the public
Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree in agricultural engineering, agriculture, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, biological science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, conservation biology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest science, forestry, geography, geological engineering, geology, horticulture, hydrology, landscape architecture, mining, mining engineering, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, petroleum engineering, physics, urban forestry, wildlife biology, wildlife science, or zoology.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
View Additional Qualifications
For Trainee 2 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of of professional experience in the mining and/or reclamation of land OR
2. A master's or higher degree in agricultural engineering, agriculture, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, biological science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, conservation biology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest science, forestry, geography, geological engineering, geology, horticulture, hydrology, landscape architecture, mining, mining engineering, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, petroleum engineering, physics, urban forestry, wildlife biology, wildlife science, or zoology.
For the Full Performance Level you must also have:
Either 1. Two years of of professional experience in the mining and/or reclamation of land OR
2. A master's or higher degree in agricultural engineering, agriculture, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, biological science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, conservation biology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest science, forestry, geography, geological engineering, geology, horticulture, hydrology, landscape architecture, mining, mining engineering, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, petroleum engineering, physics, urban forestry, wildlife biology, wildlife science, or zoology AND one year of professional experience in the mining and/or reclamation of land.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted