Mining Engineer 2 (PCN 187826)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work weeks

Paid holidays

Personal leave accrual

Optional telework

GGU union membership

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

State of Alaska is seeking a Mining Engineer 2 to write and maintain wastewater discharge and solid waste permits for mine facilities across Alaska. The role requires technical expertise in mining engineering, compliance with the Clean Water Act, and guidance to management on policy matters.

Travel within the state is expected, with offices in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, and Juneau. A Professional Engineer license and Alaska residency are mandatory, with remote/telework options

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license (Alaska or comity within one year)
• Alaska resident eligibility required
• Valid Alaska Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain wastewater discharge and solid waste management permits for mine facilities
• Serve as a technical expert on mining and mine engineering issues
• Understand and apply state and federal laws including the Clean Water Act and Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
• Advise management on policy issues related to your expertise

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Mining Engineering

Written Communication

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Mining Engineer 2 (PCN 187826)

Multiple Locations, AK

NOTE: The recruitment period for this vacancy has been broadened and extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.

Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $3,810.75

Fairbanks salary: $3,924.75

Juneau salary: $4,001.25

What you will be doing:

• As a mining engineer, you will be responsible for writing and maintaining wastewater discharge and solid waste management permits for mine facilities
• Serving as a technical expert on issues related to mining and mine engineering
• Understanding and applying state and federal laws including the Clean Water Act and the Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
• Advising management on policy issues relevant to your expertise

Our organization, mission, and culture:

DEC’s mission is to conserve, protect and improve Alaska's natural resources and environment and control water, land and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well being.

The benefits of joining our team:

• We offer a positive and inclusive office culture with an emphasis on professional development.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• 37.5-hour work weeks; 11 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service.
• Optional telework following completion of probationary period.
• Optional membership in the General Government Unit (GGU) Labor Union.
• Competitive health and retirement benefits.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is being flexibly staffed at offices around the State, though the workload is primarily focused on mines in the northern and western parts of Alaska so you should be prepared for travel passing through Anchorage and Fairbanks. At any office, the team is friendly, professional, and collaborative.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

• Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
• Mining Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to rock mechanics; the exploration, excavation, extraction, processing and transporting of mineral resources; and the conservation and development of mineral lands, materials, and deposits.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Special Notice:

• Must possess and maintain an Alaska professional engineering license.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License is required.
• Requires regular travel within the State, including to remote areas to conduct site visits.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

AND

One year of professional experience as an Engineering Associate 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.

Special Note: "Professional engineering" includes the branches listed in 12 AAC 36.990 (17).

Positions in this class require professional registration as an Engineer with the State of Alaska.

Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.

Additional Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

• Professional Engineer license
• Three (3) professional references that can be contacted. Include name, daytime phone number, and email address (if possible).

Legal Employment

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

Contact Information

Nick Waldo

Technical Engineer 2/ Architect 2

907-465-5270

[e-mail]

Phone [phone] (Statewide toll-free number)

[phone] (Juneau and out-of-state callers)