Mining and Minerals Program Manager
Recruitment #2021-01-6715
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Washington Manangment Service (WMS1) position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting job opportunity within our Product Sales and Leasing Division. Want to combine your love of geology with leasing lands to generate revenue for the institutions and people of Washington State? The Mining and Minerals Program Manager is a part of the Leasing and Business Management team in the Product Sales and Leasing Division that manages state uplands for revenue generation. This position works both in the policy and operational side of leasing for surface aggregate and subsurface minerals which brings in over $3million in revenue per year across the state for trust beneficiaries. This position serves as the agency expert for mining on state trust lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources, and works on everything from developing statewide policy, to negotiating contracts, and providing expert advice on the mineral potential on those lands.

Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following:

• Serving as the statewide program manager for the minerals, rock, sand, and gravel program on state uplands. Duties include:
• Providing consultation on aggregate removal contracts statewide, including provision of geology- and engineering geology-related analysis, evaluation, and consultation services.
• Collaboration with region staff to establish prioritized project lists.
• Ensuring agreements and agreement templates are in conformance with department policy, laws, regulations and other state, federal and local laws.
• Training and mentoring staff responsible for the program area.
• Developing and guiding policy.
• Developing business plans for the program.
• Representing the agency on applicable committees.
• Providing expert advice to other parts of the agency on the program area.
• Administering all Mineral Prospecting Leases and Mining Contracts across the state.
• Administering rock quarry leases on the west side of the state.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology AND Four years-professional work experience as a geologist, or as a contract manager working with leases or sales of valuable materials.
  A Master’s degree will substitute for two years and a Ph.D. degree will substitute for all of the required experience, provided the field of major study is relevant.
• A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates may be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• A professional Engineering Geologist License.
• Experience or training in negotiations.

Location: 
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia. For more information on this area visit, http://olympiawa.gov.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

DNR provides excellent benefits a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Work/life balance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Educational aid and career development stipends
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

How to Apply: 
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

Application Requirements:

• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing you experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veteran’s wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions?  Please Michael Kearney at 360-902-2143, Michael.Kearney@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov