Technical Services Section Supervisor

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks a Technical Services Section Supervisor for the Office of Mines and Minerals to oversee technical staff reviewing coal mining permit applications and monitoring regulatory compliance.

The role involves evaluating subsidence damage mitigation, mine layout and design, conducting investigations, training staff, and attending public hearings to explain permitting actions to citizens.

Qualifications

• Four years of college with courses in mining engineering, civil engineering, or geological engineering.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in technical evaluations of Surface Mine Land Conservation and Reclamation Act permits.
• Illinois Professional Engineering License.
• Three years of supervisory experience (preferred).
• Three years of experience with preparation and review of reclamation construction plans (preferred).
• Three years of working experience directly with subsidence control (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical staff reviewing coal mining permit applications and monitoring regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate subsidence damage mitigation, mine layout and design; conduct investigations.
• Train staff and attend public hearings to explain permitting actions to citizens.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Illinois Professional Engineering License

College coursework in mining/civil/geological engineering

Administrative experience in technical evaluations of permits

Job description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks a Technical Services Section Supervisor for the Office of Mines and Minerals to oversee technical staff reviewing coal mining permit applications and monitoring regulatory compliance. The role involves evaluating subsidence damage mitigation, mine layout and design, conducting investigations, training staff, and attending public hearings to explain permitting actions to citizens. The position requires an Illinois Professional Engineering License and expertise in mining engineering, hydro-geologic evaluation, and subsidence control.

Key qualifications

• Four years of college with courses in mining engineering, civil engineering, or geological engineering
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in technical evaluations of Surface Mine Land Conservation and Reclamation Act permits
• Illinois Professional Engineering License
• Three years of supervisory experience (preferred)
• Three years of experience with preparation and review of reclamation construction plans (preferred)
• Three years of working experience directly with subsidence control (preferred)