Director, Maryland Bureau of Mines

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Land and Materials Administration

Mining Program  

160 S. Water Street

Frostburg, MD 21532

The Bureau of Mines Director position is identified in the Environment Article, Section 15-202 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and is appointed by the Secretary of the Department. The Director of Mines main responsibility is to direct, plan, coordinate, and administer all of the activities of the Bureau.  The management responsibilities of this position are unique to the Department. The ideal candidate for this position must have executive ability and experience in the mining industry, knowledge in the principles and practices of mining, planning, design, conservation, research, and experience in reclamation, abandoned mine restoration, drainage abatement, and administration.  The Bureau's diverse technical staff consist of engineers, geologists, earth scientists, foresters, and laboratory scientists are involved in complex and often controversial regulatory and planning activities.  This position is a field position, and the incumbent in this position will be performing duties in Allegany and Garrett County. 

The working conditions for this position involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings performing duties during inclement weather, greasy and dirty construction site conditions, hazardous mine condition, and field reconnaissance over rough terrain. During site visits there are safety measures to adhere to in accordance with The Mine Safety and Health Administration requirements to wear protective equipment when on a mine site. When inspecting deep mines (underground) a miner’s lamp, self-rescuer and safety toe boot must be worn.

The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.  If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.  Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.  

EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in the biological, environmental, physical sciences, other appropriate technical discipline, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Law or Environmental Public Policy or other appropriate related degree.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5)  years of experience supervising professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.

NOTES:

(1) Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.

(2) One additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.

The ideal candidate should be familiar with coal mining and reclamation.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.  People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.  MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.