Engineer Senior-Environment-Environmental Protection-See Posting

Nature of Work

• Supervise AML Project Managers as direct reports; report directly to the Southern AML Regional Engineer.
• Manage both consultant- and in-house–designed AML reclamation projects.
• Oversee reclamation of typical AML features, including:
• open portals
• unstable refuse piles
• uncontrolled drainage
• underground mine subsidence
• underground mine fires
• hazardous equipment and facilities
• impaired streams
• Review and approve project plans, permits, and specifications.
• Review and approve construction cost estimates and project schedules.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., OSM, WVDOH, USACOE, WVDEP DWWM).
• Schedule and conduct mandatory Pre-Design and Pre-Bid Meetings for each AML project.
• Manage consultant-designed projects, including WVDEP Procurement actions for hiring Professional Services.
• Draft, review, and approve contract terms for design services.
• Apply standard engineering practices related to:
• slope stability
• drainage calculations
• site development
• erosion and sediment controls
• mine pumping and dewatering
• coalfield geology
• Utilize skills and experience in CAD, project scheduling, site construction, surveying, and contract management.
• Coordinate regularly with AML Planning, Realty, and Construction groups to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
• All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

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