Field Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
State of Oregon, Salem, OR, United States
Job Description
As a Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation Program Field Specialist, you will perform site inspections of aggregate mines in direct support of the management and protection of natural resources for the State of Oregon. This position requires knowledge of field methods in geology or natural resource science related to the operation and reclamation of surface mining.
Responsibilities
Supports the aggregate permitting and compliance teams within DOGAMI’s Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation Program (MLRR) and provides technical assistance and program information to applicants and permittees.
Conducts permit and site file review, field inspections and first-level enforcement to ensure mines and mining related activities do not cause environmental degradation or adverse impacts to adjacent or onsite natural resources.
Performs administrative and technical tasks as assigned and participates as a member of project teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in geology or related physical or natural resource science, and a bachelor’s degree in geology or related physical science or engineering, or three additional years of related experience.
OR one year of experience in geology or related physical or natural resource science, and a Master’s degree in geology or related physical science or engineering.
Desired Attributes
Oregon Geologist in Training (GIT) License or ability to become licensed.
Experience in field data collection methods for geology or closely related natural resource or engineering field.
Experience in GIS software, tools, and techniques.
Skilled in writing clear and concise legally-sufficient field and research reports.
Ability to clearly communicate controversial and complex scientific information in a constructive and helpful manner to stakeholders and the public.
Benefits
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Get There – Oregon’s easy‑to‑use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Live, work, and play in Albany, Oregon.
Offering a hybrid work schedule (may be requested after onboarding).
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As a Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation Program Field Specialist, you will perform site inspections of aggregate mines in direct support of the management and protection of natural resources for the State of Oregon. This position requires knowledge of field methods in geology or natural resource science related to the operation and reclamation of surface mining.
Responsibilities
Supports the aggregate permitting and compliance teams within DOGAMI’s Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation Program (MLRR) and provides technical assistance and program information to applicants and permittees.
Conducts permit and site file review, field inspections and first-level enforcement to ensure mines and mining related activities do not cause environmental degradation or adverse impacts to adjacent or onsite natural resources.
Performs administrative and technical tasks as assigned and participates as a member of project teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in geology or related physical or natural resource science, and a bachelor’s degree in geology or related physical science or engineering, or three additional years of related experience.
OR one year of experience in geology or related physical or natural resource science, and a Master’s degree in geology or related physical science or engineering.
Desired Attributes
Oregon Geologist in Training (GIT) License or ability to become licensed.
Experience in field data collection methods for geology or closely related natural resource or engineering field.
Experience in GIS software, tools, and techniques.
Skilled in writing clear and concise legally-sufficient field and research reports.
Ability to clearly communicate controversial and complex scientific information in a constructive and helpful manner to stakeholders and the public.
Benefits
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Get There – Oregon’s easy‑to‑use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Live, work, and play in Albany, Oregon.
Offering a hybrid work schedule (may be requested after onboarding).
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