Title: Title V Enforcement Inspector

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I 

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: 

• Buchanan County, Virginia
• Tazewell County, Virginia

Agency Website: energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is seeking a qualified candidate to administer the statewide coal surface mining and reclamation inspection and compliance program, in accordance with Sections 45.1‑226 through 45.1‑270.7 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979, as amended, and in alignment with current Virginia Energy strategic and operational plans. This program ensures that lands impacted by coal mining activities do not adversely affect the environment or public health and safety.

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 and engineering principles related to the duties of this position.
• Ability to interpret and apply all reclamation laws, regulations, procedures, to evaluate on-site conditions and written mining and reclamation plans, methods, systems and procedures; to prepare property description information and realty documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skills in use of engineering and scientific equipment (such as GPS unit, water/soil testing kits), the use of digital photographic equipment, and proficient skills with personal computers and computer systems (Microsoft Office).
• Skilled in 4-WD vehicle operation and basic maintenance.
  

Additional Considerations

Preference will be given to candidates who reside in Tazewell County or Buchanan County.

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.

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.

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.

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.