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Position Description:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic and forward-thinking mining company? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is seeking a Land Specialist to join our Carlin Environmental team. In this role, you will support environmental compliance and permitting activities across site operations.
This role requires a candidate who can effectively manage site reclamation and closure programs while supporting the acquisition of federal and state permits. The successful individual will also ensure full regulatory compliance with the site's Plan of Operations, reclamation permits, and biodiversity programs.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by identifying, developing, and operating top-tier assets with the best people. We are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment where every individual can thrive, while leaving a lasting, positive impact on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage compliance and permitting for multiple Plans of Operations across the Carlin Complex, as well as reclamation permits (including cost models and surety bonds). 
• Interpret environmental monitoring data related to various compliance and closure programs, including data related to water quality, geochemistry, and vegetation to ensure regulatory compliance and to develop effective closure strategies. 
• Plan, coordinate, and track reclamation and closure activities across the site, including budgets and contractor oversight. 
• Partner with engineering, mine planning, and permitting teams to advance federal and state permitting actions, and coordinate with state and federal regulatory agencies on monitoring results and closure strategies. 
• Prepare tentative and final plans for permanent closure for submission to regulatory agencies. 
• Contribute to the execution of the site Biodiversity and Noxious Weed Management Plans. Responsibilities will include responding to and investigating wildlife mortality incidents or coordinating migratory bird surveys, as needed. 
• Assist with training NGM employees and contractors on topics including environmental compliance, policies, and standard operating procedures. 
• Periodically responsible for after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a physical or biological sciences, natural resources management, environmental engineering, or other related field required 
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills required 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required 
• In-depth experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required 
• Ability to operate a light vehicle under off-road and/or inclement conditions required 
• Ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely required 
• Experience with GIS is highly preferred 
• Contractor management and budgeting experience preferred 
• Experience in regulatory agency interactions preferred 
• Minimum 1 year in a mining industry setting or related natural resource processing operations preferred 
• Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred 

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.  At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.