1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary: $55,000

Grade: 01

This position will remain open until filled  

Works with minimal supervision. The Abandoned Mines Specialist position will be responsible for directing the search and cataloguing of abandoned/inactive mines in the state. Locating and inventorying abandoned mines is vital since it may pose significant physical safety hazards to the public, and may impact water resources, and wildlife. The Abandoned Mines Specialist primary concern will be to locate, survey, evaluate and determine the method of closure for the abandoned/inactive mines.

This position requires daily travel, with overnight stays of up to one week duration. Subject to physical exertion including. Possible overnight stays of up to one week duration. The position will include physical exertion in performance of duties, including distance hiking in desert and mountain terrain.
This position will require the ability to drive a 4 wheel vehicle and the ability to create scope of work plans for the closure/securing of abandoned mines.

Additionally, the Abandoned Mines Specialist will require the skills and abilities to work with contractors, review and implement the plans, create and develop reports for abandoned mine sites, maintain and update the database of abandoned mine reports and write quarterly and annual reports detailing all field work completed for previous quarter.

• Interpersonal relations, as applied to contracts with other Agency staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, private industry, the media and the public

• Meeting with contractors, review and implement the plans to close and secure the abandoned mines after the bid has been awarded to the contractor

• Maintain and update the database of abandoned mine reports. Write quarterly reports detailing all field work completed for previous three months

• Create and develop reports on each abandoned mine site which will include the map reading and report writing

• Develop the scope of work for the contracts regarding the closure/securing the abandoned mines

• Directing the search and cataloguing of abandoned/inactive mines in the state

• Conduct investigations on abandoned mine complaints

Knowledge:

• Interpersonal relations, as applied to contracts with other Agency staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, private industry, the media and the public

• Knowledge of basic mapping techniques including Global Position Satellite (GPS) unit, plus conventional methods

• Knowledge with the environmental effects of hazardous substances that are related to mining operations

• Knowledge and skills in directing the search and cataloguing of abandoned/inactive mines in the state

• The individual instruct, and evaluate abandoned mine surveyors

• Computer experience developing and modifying flat databases

Skills:

• Skills in map reading which including both topographic and land status maps

Ability:

• Ability to work with contractors, review and implement the plans to close and secure the abandoned mines after the bid has been awarded to the contractor. This includes the ability to monitor the budget pertaining to the project

• Ability to Supervise and direct directives of abandoned mine surveyors and volunteers

• Ability to create scope of work plans for the closure/securing the abandoned mines

• Ability to act as interagency contact in affairs regarding abandoned mines

• Ability to understand the geographical location systems in Arizona

• Ability to conduct investigations on abandoned mine complaints

• Ability to forecast future projects

• The AZ State Mine Inspector may waive the educational requirement in lieu of experience

• Experience in fields under the jurisdiction of the AZ State Mine Inspector

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment (Minimum of Class D - CLASS A Optional)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at staffing@azdoa.gov for assistance