at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States
Job Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date. This agency currently does not sponsor employment visas. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement. Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed. The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver’s license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion. State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities. This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy. This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7\Telecommuting\Policy.pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation. This position will require a medical surveillance baseline exam. Position: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Mining Scientist for the State Office in Boise. Salary Range: $40.14 Responsibilities: · Primary Responsibilities: - Serve as the state point of contact for the cyanidation program to ensure the cyanidation statute and rules are followed. - Issue new cyanidation permits. - Conduct permit oversight and ensure compliance. - Oversee facility closure activities. - Coordinate, research, and respond to questions about past permits and options for permit transfers or renewals. · Assist the Cyanidation Program Manager with technical support for ongoing activities under the cyanidation statute and rules: - Participate in reviews of preliminary design reports and pre-application submittals. - Coordinate the pre-application and submittal process. - Conduct public meetings and outreach. - Write review comments, fact sheets, and permits. - Review cyanidation facility designs and operating plans (e.g., ore processing, heap leach, process water storage, and tailings storage, permanent closure, operations and maintenance plans, water quality monitoring plans, and other plans related to facility operation as required by rule). - Coordinate with DEQ regional offices on permit oversight and facility closures. · Help develop and implement the cyanidation program: - Conduct the state rulemaking process for the cyanidation rules as needed. - Develop cyanidation procedures and guidance. - Develop outreach materials and conduct outreach events for all stages of the cyanidation permitting lifecycle. - Provide technical and programmatic support to mining companies and other stakeholders. - Coordination with DEQ regional offices, other DEQ programs, the Deputy Attorney General’s office, and other state and federal agencies. · Supporting Responsibilities: - Provide technical assistance for various types of mining projects throughout the state, including projects related to legacy mine sites (i.e., historic and/or abandoned mine sites) and the planning and operations of current and future mine sites. Minimum Qualifications: Considerable knowledge of physical or biological scientific principles, methodologies, and applications: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences, or a related field and an additional six (6) years of professional experience designing and implementing scientific applications, investigations, studies such as chemical, physical, or biological monitoring, corrective action plans, analysis, and assessment, OR; Equivalent years of experience where two (2) years of applicable experience can substitute for one (1) year of college, and an additional six (6) years of related work experience, as defined above, OR; Possession of a Master’s degree in the sciences or related field; and an additional four (4) years of related work experience, as defined above, OR; Possession of a Doctor of Philosophy in the sciences or related field; and an additional two (2) years of related work experience, as defined above. OR; Any other equivalent combination of education and work experience as described above. Education and experience should include scientific assessment, environmental protection and pollution control techniques, such as designing, reviewing, or implementing scientific projects, investigations remediation projects, monitoring projects; OR; Organizing and interpreting laboratory and field data; performing activities associated with pollution prevention and mitigation; and recommending and overseeing the completion of remedial actions. Required S pecialty Minimum Qualification DEQ – Waste Experience demonstrating some knowledge of mining processes typically gained through possession of a college degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geophysics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Soil Science, Chemical, Civil, Mining or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field; OR education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree; AND at least two (2) years of experience working on mine design, development, construction, operations, remediation, reclamation, and/or permitting that has provided me with a good understanding of mining processes; OR At least four (4) years of experience working on industrial or mining sites to develop and implement sampling programs for soils, surface water, ground water or air; evaluation of environmental impacts from past contamination of soil, sediment, or water; construction or project management experience to develop and implement remediation and reclamation plans, and a good understanding of relationships between the Federal and State agencies responsible for natural resources management and/or managing human health risks. Desired Qualification 3120 – Waste DEQ Within the first 12 months of hire, be certified as a Registered Geologist by the Idaho Board of Professional Geologists and in compliance with Idaho Code 54-2802; OR a registered Geologist certified by another state and eligible for cooperative licensing in Idaho. 3116 – Waste Considerable knowledge of remediation typically gained through possession of a college degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geophysics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Soil Science, Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field; OR education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree; AND two (2) years of work experience in investigating, monitoring and remediating past contamination, evaluating fate and transport of contaminants, applying short-term and long-term control and clea To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account