09/20/2011 12960

DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF MINING PROGRAMS

DEFINITION: This is professional managerial work directing the activities of the Bureau of Mining Programs in the Department of Environmental Protection.

The employee in this job directs, through subordinate managers, the activities of a professional and technical staff engaged in a variety of duties involving the regulation of surface mining activities. Work involves planning, developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating policy and programs designed to regulate surface mining activities, mine subsidence, explosive use, coal refuse disposal, and mine subsidence insurance; determining goals, objectives, and priorities for the mining program; developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines to manage program activities; reviewing proposed legislation for possible impact on the program; and determining and preparing budgetary requests. An important aspect of the work is providing technical advice and policy guidance to mining industry representatives and district office program staff. Work is assigned in the form of broad goals and objectives, and the employee exercises considerable independent judgment in determining specific goals, objectives, and program priorities. Work is reviewed upon completion by the Deputy Secretary for Active and Abandoned Mine Operations through reports and conferences for attainment of goals and objectives and overall program quality.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of statewide policies and programs designed to regulate surface mining activities, mine subsidence, explosive use, coal refuse disposal, and mine subsidence insurance.

Directs the development of statewide policies, technical standards and procedures for permitting, monitoring, enforcement and technical assistance activities involving mining and reclamation programs.

Reviews and analyzes activity reports to determine work being performed, program trends, and program effectiveness.

Develops and prepares budget and rebudget requests.

Reviews proposed legislation for possible impacts on the surface mining program and recommends whether the Department should support or oppose the legislation.

Interprets rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and objectives of the organization or program for subordinates.

Provides advice to staff on unusual or difficult technical and managerial problems.

Provides advice and information to mine operators, mining industry representatives, district office program staff, and the public regarding Federal and state policies, programs, rules, regulations, functions and procedures.

Represents the bureau or deputate in dealings with federal officials and other Commonwealth agencies.

Develops and delivers speeches and presentations to special interest groups, legislators, media and the public on bureau programs.

Travels to various field sites.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

The employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing mining and reclamation programs.

Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques utilized in mining operations activities.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.

Knowledge of programmatic conflict resolution techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to analyze and interpret administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Nine years of professional experience coordinating mining or mining reclamation programs including four years of managerial experience and a bachelor’s degree;

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An equivalent combination of education and experience including four years of managerial experience coordinating mining or mining reclamation programs.