Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! September 15-October 15 is a time for us to recognize the intricate histories, cultures, arts, achievements and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities that enhance and strengthen our country. #DYK during the early 20th century, in some parts of coal country, those with Hispanic Heritage made up more than a quarter of mine workers? “Hispanic miners migrated from across the Southwest to extract precious metals, quicksilver, and coal from Alaska to Iowa.” #HispanicHeritageMonth Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e8eAzuKT

💡 Discover Opportunities with OSMRE! Ready to take your career to the next level? Meet the team at the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference from September 15-19, 2024, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and learn more about the exciting career paths at Interior. We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to make an impact. Register: https://lnkd.in/ee6VHKZx Explore OSMRE Careers: https://lnkd.in/e524fjbe #OSMRECareers #FederalJobs #WorkWithUs #HBCUWeek

#NowHiring - #JobAnnouncement We're looking for a new member to join the OSMRE team! Position: AML & Regulatory Program Specialist, GS-0301-7 Duty Location(s): Birmingham, Alabama Open Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Closing Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 Job Announcement Number: OSMRE-24-ETA-027(DEU) Some of the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Conducts comprehensive analyses of issues using statistical data obtained from the State/Tribes, OSMRE documents and reports, mine inspection and AML site visit reports, and other appropriate data and information. 2. Develops and conducts annual oversight studies and prepares reports to facilitate the resolution of issues identified through oversight of the State/Tribal programs. 3. Evaluates the programmatic aspects of financial assistance applications and reports. Vacancy Announcement: https://lnkd.in/eKbuqewD

#NowHiring - #JobAnnouncement We're looking for a new member to join the OSMRE team! Position: IT Specialist (Network) GS-2210-12 Locations: Washington, D.C. or Lakewood, CO Vacancies: 1 Open Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Closing Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 Some of the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Ensure rigorous application of information security policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services. 2. Manage network architecture and infrastructures. 3. Develop network backup and recovery procedures. Vacancy Announcement: https://lnkd.in/eQ_9pZG7

"A common field one day. A field of honor forever." Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard Flight 93, attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted. The Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville acknowledges both the historical events of 9/11 and the land's significant ties to coal mining in this part of Pennsylvania. In October 2012, OSMRE provided more than $300,000 in grant funding to the Flight 93 National Memorial to clean up acid mine drainage from an underground coal mine near the crash site. The money came from civil penalties levied against mine operators that violated federal mining law. The money was used to benefit both the environment and several-hundred-thousand annual visitors.

#NowHiring - #JobAnnouncement We're looking for a new member to join the OSMRE team! Position: EEO Specialist -AEP Manager, GS-0260-13 Locations: Washington, D.C. Vacancies: 1 Open Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 Closing Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 Some of the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Prepares the agencies management directive 715 report, conducting barrier analyses and other agency annual reports, such as Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP); and Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP) and collaborate with the OSMRE's Disability Program. 2. Responsible for implementing and administering the OSMRE's SEP which includes Federal women's Program; Hispanic Employment Program; and provides leadership, guidance, and advice to Collateral Duty SEP Managers in OSMRE headquarters and field offices related to program activities and implementation procedures. 3. Responsible for implementing and administering the OSMRE-wide special initiatives pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), to include representing the OEO in weekly cross-organization discussions aimed at efforts to advance DEIA within the workforce, the review and analysis of data, and to work with other staff to determine potential triggers and barriers that exist. Vacancy Announcement: https://lnkd.in/eUMQFXS2

#NowHiring - #JobAnnouncement We're looking for a new member to join the OSMRE team! Position: Mining Engineer GS-0880-13 Duty Location(s): Alton, IL Open Date: Friday, August 23th, 2024 Closing Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024 Job Announcement Number: OSMRE-24-JB-029(DEU) Some of the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Plans, develops, directs, and prepares procedures, policies, and protocols for engineering studies and special projects that require advanced engineering analysis. 2. Provides technical reviews, peer reviews, permit reviews, and checking of bond estimates, designs, drawings, engineering analysis, technical documents, specifications, and contract correspondence to ensure documents and supporting information are accurate and complete by following quality assurance procedures. 3. Directs final review of technical documents or reports such as bond estimates, memorandums, engineering study analyses and results, correspondence, publications, design criteria, calculations, design summaries, design standards, designer's operating criteria, operating procedures, evaluation and oversight reports, value studies reports, inspection and assessment reviews, environmental impact assessments, permit applications, and emergency action plans work flow and activities. All Sources vacancy announcement: https://lnkd.in/e6E4Nety

Nearly $9.7 million in fiscal year 2024 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced for Wyoming to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands (AML), create good-paying, family-sustaining jobs, and catalyze economic opportunity! This Investing In America funding builds on nearly $19.4 million allocated to Wyoming for AML reclamation in fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Including today’s announcement, over $18.1 million in awards for fiscal year 2024 have been awarded. 📸: Funds are used for abandoned mine land reclamation projects like this one in Carbon County, WY, where subsurface mine workings caused subsidence near an emergency access road to nearby towns. Photo courtesy of the Wyoming DEQ Abandoned Mine Land Division. Read the news at: https://lnkd.in/eUg4n8Ke

OSMRE is inviting public comment on the Spring Creek Mine Federal Mining Plan Modification Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) ✍️ The 45-day public comment period opens today, Sept. 6, as the Draft EIS has published in the Federal Register. Comments must be received no later than midnight on October 22 to be considered. More information, including the Draft EIS document, is available at: 1) https://lnkd.in/ghMhbfdx 2) https://lnkd.in/eMz98FtT 3) https://lnkd.in/g6ZS8SbD Questions regarding reviewing and commenting on the Draft EIS should be emailed to mcalle@osmre.gov for assistance. You are invited to direct any scoping comments by mail to: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Attn.: Marcelo Calle, Spring Creek Mine, PO Box 25065, Lakewood, CO 80225-0065, or by email: SCM_LBA1_EIS@wwcengineering.com. In addition to the 45-day public comment period, a public meeting will be held at the Big Horn County Courthouse, Hardin, Montana, from 5-8 p.m. MDT on Sept. 24 to receive comments on the draft EIS. Following the close of the 45-day comment period, OSMRE will prepare the final EIS.

Happy Labor Day!!! Many of the things we often take for granted – weekends, fair wages, employer-based health care – are thanks to the unrelenting fight of the labor movement. Today join us in acknowledging all the hard work the labor movement has done to ensure everyone has the right to a dignified workplace.