Positions plan and direct one or more programs in the assigned section and supervise professional and office support staff. This class is distinguished from the Reclamation Area Supervisor class by the latter's supervisory role and oversight of a portion of the enforcement of abandoned mine land programs within an assigned geographic area. Positions participate in the agency's strategic planning process, develop section objectives in accordance with the division's operational plan, prepare the section budget, and monitor and adjust spending during the budget cycle. Positions manage one or more programs to comply with surface coal mining and environmental pollution control laws, regulations and policies, provide direction to staff, establish priorities, assign work, adjust work schedules and monitor and evaluate activities to ensure accomplishment of section objectives. Positions are responsible for personnel actions in the section to include recruitment and selection, performance planning and evaluations, and training and development of subordinate staff.
Work affects surface coal mining and reclamation operations statewide.
Occasional internal contacts with the Assistant Attorney General to discuss legal matters, prepare evidence and testimony, and obtain approvals. Frequent external contacts with mine operators, engineers and contractors to resolve unusual problems and to discuss mining and reclamation plans, contract items or change orders, laws and regulations, and new technology. Frequent external contacts with the public to respond to complaints and inquiries. Occasional contacts with federal agencies to exchange information. Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing procurement and grants administration.