Compliance and Training Specialist

Location: Wise

Title: Compliance and Training Specialist

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $84,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm

Agency Website: energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is seeking a qualified candidate to develop and deliver training programs and to administer the Small Mine Safety Service program. This position schedules and conducts visits to coal mines to ensure compliance with state coal mining laws, investigates accidents and complaints, provides guidance on accident prevention, and reviews and evaluates mine plans to support the Agency's mission.

Virginia Energy's mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia's Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience conducting training courses (including mine safety classes) and developing training materials.
Mining experience in various duties with knowledge of mining operations, mining laws, rules and regulations and mining plans.
Ability to use computers for preparing written documents, entering reports, and retrieving data.
Ability to communicate orally, work independently , effectively interact with customers and co-workers, and the ability to work in adverse conditions.
Must hold a Virginia First Class Mine Foreman certification, and have successfully completed the Virginia Mine Inspector examination.
Must possess valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

Possession of the following certifications are preferred:
MSHA Unlimited Instructor Parts 75 & 77
WV 40 & 80 Hour Instructor
WV EMT Instructor
KY Surface and Underground Instructor
KY MET Instructor

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted.

To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.

This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. This is a condition of employment, and you are required to submit the Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council's online filing system annually.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form..

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth's veterans hiring preference. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

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