Title: AML Project Manager

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I

Hiring Range: Up to $80,000/annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm

Agency Website: energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is seeking a qualified applicant to advance reclamation projects that abate public health, safety, and environmental hazards arising from abandoned coal mine lands throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This includes identification of hazards, drafting environmental documents on proposed actions to abate the hazards, and assisting as needed in obtaining funding and rights of entry to conduct the reclamation. The employee also ensures that reclamation work is conducted in accordance with Virginia’s state reclamation plan for abandoned coal mine lands, and also in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated through the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and engineering principles related to the advancement of abandoned coal mine reclamation projects to abate public health, safety, and environmental hazards.
•Ability to effectively manage the interpretation and implementation of rules and regulations related to federal and state abandoned coal mine reclamation programs is required.
•Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to proofread.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively use personal computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment, handle multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines, organize tasks, and prioritize workflow.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member, pay attention to detail, and complete assignments within established timeframes.
•Ability to work in the field, navigate over rough terrain (i.e., stoop, crawl, and bend), and carry up to 30 pounds of equipment.
•Skills in use of engineering and scientific equipment, video and photographic equipment, and computer systems.
•Individual must be skilled in 4-WD vehicle operation and basic maintenance in accordance with guidelines and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Experience with engineering design, property ownership determinations, environmental assessment, grants development, and construction cost estimates is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is fully remote and involves frequent fieldwork in the following areas (including but not limited to): Richmond (approximately 80%), Chesterfield, Goochland, Powhatan, Henrico, Augusta, Botetourt, Montgomery, Rockingham, Pulaski, Wythe, Bland, and Smyth.

This position is designated to file a financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. This is a condition of employment, and you are required to submit the Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council’s online filing system annually.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@energy.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.