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Department Information OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow.

That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Medical and Dental plans Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage Employee Wellness programs Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety The Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety consists of four programs: the Coal Regulatory program, the Minerals Regulatory program, the Inactive Mine Reclamation program, and Mine Safety and Training program. The division is committed to balance the need for mineral resource production with protection of the public, environment and Colorado's natural resources

The mission of DRMS is to protect the public, miners and the environment during current mining operations, restore abandoned mines, and to ensure that all mined land is reclaimed to beneficial use. This work unit exists to prevent accidents and save lives, protecting those exposed to hazards in and around mines; implement mine safety training and education programs in collaboration with mine operators, miners, and county officials; to assist in complying with Mine Safety and Health Administration and state mine safety and health regulations; to assist in complying with Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives regulations regarding the safe use and storage of explosives; to test and certify coal mine officials to conduct duties required by federal law; to inspect tourist mines and protect the public and tour mine operators from hazards that occur in their operations; to train and protect mine rescuers to prevent mine emergencies and respond quickly and effectively to a mine emergency when it occurs to saves lives and protect property. Travel is required.

Description of Job OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO The purpose of this position is to provide federally compliant mine safety and health training, safety assessment audits, training plan assistance, mine emergency risk assessments and general safety expertise and consulting to miners, contractors, owners, operators and those engaged in all types of mining activities; to train mine safety trainers to obtain necessary credentials to conduct their own federally compliant mine safety training and take ownership of their safety; conduct training necessary to protect rescuers and increase the speed and success rate of victim rescue during mine emergencies; to inspect tourist mines for compliance with state regulations and state safety standards; to train and test mine officials to improve their safety awareness and hazard recognition skill levels and prevent accidents (for coal mine officials through the state certification process); to design, organize and conduct effective mine rescue, MERD, and other mine emergency training for mine rescue teams; help to train and equip mine rescue teams in Colorado. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years of relevant experience within the mining, mine safety, safety training, occupational health and safety, health and safety risk management, environmental health, project management, or other health and safety field related to the work assigned to the position. OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university mining engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental health, natural science, environmental science, physical science, engineering, or a related science field.

AND Two (2) years of relevant experience within the mining, mine safety, safety training, occupational health and safety, health and safety risk management, environmental health, project management, or other health and safety field related to the work assigned to the position. ** Please be advised that If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit transcripts showing the degree awarded and date conferred. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected Preferred Qualifications: Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

The preferred candidate will have experience in mine safety training and inspections, mine rescue training and preparation of training documents. The preferred candidate will have excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills. Experience with active, inactive, or abandoned mines.

Excellent organizational skills. The ability to multi-task. The ability to work well with a diverse population.

Conditions of Employment: Colorado residency is required at the time of application. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and significant travel is anticipated. Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: Have an assigned State fleet vehicle Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information The Assessment Process All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews. A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us. ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation

You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. E-Verify The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees.

Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities

Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues

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