Launched in 2002, the OSMRE/VISTA program is a partnership among the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Enforcement (OSMRE), AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), and local non-profits in Appalachia and the Inter-mountain West. These VISTA projects promote economic redevelopment, community engagement and environmental stewardship. Through this partnership, it is the mission of Stewards AmeriCorps VISTAs to assist rural communities impoverished by environmental degradation and its consequences in making their home-place-watersheds healthier places to live and work.

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Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, & Enforcement AmeriCorps Members

AmeriCorps members work with Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement (OSMRE) on assessing the conditions of abandoned mine lands via sampling and mapping, as well as education and other watershed projects. OSMRE AmeriCorps is a year-long opportunity to engage young professionals in natural resource management while providing invaluable hands-on experience in OSMRE regulatory offices.

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Recruiter Contact

For questions about the OSMRE programs, please contact:

JM Aurednik, Program Coordinator

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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the United States Department of the Interior. OSMRE is responsible for establishing a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations, under which OSMRE is charged with balancing the nation’s need for continued domestic coal production with protection of the environment. Our mission is to carry out the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) in cooperation with States and Tribes. Our primary objectives are to ensure that coal mines are operated in a manner that protects citizens and the environment during mining and assures that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining, and to mitigate the effects of past mining by aggressively pursuing reclamation of abandoned coal mines. All job opportunities are posted on https://usajobs.gov Learn more about working for us: https://www.osmre.gov/contacts/jobs.shtm

Sector

Administración pública

Tamaño de la empresa

De 201 a 500 empleados

Tipo

Agencia gubernamental

Fundación

1977

Ubicaciones

Empleados en Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

Actualizaciones

• The Kayenta Mine Complex is no longer mining coal but this Story Map is still highlighting its ongoing reclamation. Check out the newest section on Water Resources, brought to you by collaboration of OSMRE's Western Region Indian Lands and GIS Branches! https://lnkd.in/ej6MbynR
• Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Ohio today to announce $46.4 million in FY2023 funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! The funding will be used to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mines and to create good-paying jobs and catalyze economic opportunity in Ohio. While in Ohio, the Secretary hosted a roundtable with state, local and labor leaders and other stakeholders to discuss the Department’s implementation of historic funding provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for abandoned mine land remediation. Learn more about abandoned mine land reclamation and this community investment at: https://lnkd.in/eiqKfFjs

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  JobAnnouncement We're looking for a new member to join the OSMRE team! Position: Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-13 Duty Location(s): Green Tree, Pennsylvania Closing Date: Monday, March 4, 2024 Job Announcement Number: OSMRE-24-ETA-009(DEU) Some of the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Serves as a Grants Management Specialist/Officer responsible for the performance of pre-award and post-award functions in support of various financial assistance programs involving both discretionary and mandatory funding incorporating various legal authorities, and statutory requirements, with various recipients including non- profits, educational, local and state governments, and tribal entities. 2. Performs/reviews detailed budget analysis of all applications to determine the necessity, reasonableness and appropriateness of the proposed costs through verifying and evaluating data supporting each element of cost and may require the request and use of pre-award audits by a Federal audit agency or an outside audit firm. 3. Administers grants and agreements by monitoring performance, progress and cost, protecting the government's rights, enforcing all terms and conditions and ensuring that all actions are properly completed. Vacancy announcement: https://lnkd.in/eMC3fwmZ

• Principal Deputy Director Sharon Buccino recently visited each region of OSMRE to meet our many staff who spend each day working to balance the need for coal and for protecting people and land. Her visit to Pennsylvania, pictured, included a stop along the banks of the Youghiogheny River and the popular Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail, adjacent to the large Banning Coal Refuse Pile. The treatment plant and coal refuse pile are in the design phase for replacement and reclamation! Thank you to PDD Sharon Buccino for prioritizing these visits and to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for their collaboration! Pictured- L-R: John Stefanko, Deputy Secretary, PADEP; Donald Charlton, Co-President AMD Industries Inc., Steve Maxwell Chief, PFO, OSMRE; Sharon Buccino PPD, OSMRE; Thomas Shope RD, OSMRE; Matt Riley, Inspector supervisor, PADEP; Dave Thomas, District Mining Manager PADEP; Rich Beam, Program Specialist, PFO, OSMRE.
• Happy Washington's Birthday! Today, we honor the father of our country.

  DYK George Washington was born on Feb 11… of the Julian Calendar! When the colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar it became Feb 22. Let's take a moment to reflect on the legacy of George Washington and all he did for our country. We wish you a festive and joyous holiday filled with love, laughter, and celebrations with loved ones.

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  CelebrateFreedom More on the history of Presidents day at https://lnkd.in/ex3u9KH

• Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Dr. Steve Feldgus and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Principal Deputy Director Sharon Buccino traveled to Illinois today, where they announced $75.8 million in fiscal year 2023 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands and catalyze economic opportunity in Illinois! “Our mission at OSMRE, at its core, is about making people safer, cleaning up the environment, and encouraging economic development in coal communities,” said Principal Deputy Director Buccino. “What we will be able to accomplish due to the historic investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda really is an unprecedented, once-in-a-generation opportunity.” Learn more about the visit and how funds will be implemented at: https://lnkd.in/ejNHkZZk

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  JobAnnouncement We're looking for a new member to join the OSMRE team! Position: Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-13 Locations: Green Tree, PA Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: Monday, February 19, 2024 Some of the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Develops and implements annual performance agreements with the State that define the oversight and assistance activities for the current evaluation year; conducts performance reviews in accordance with the negotiated performance agreement; and assists in resolving program issues. 2. Provides technical assistance or access to technical assistance on issues relating to mine permitting, compliance monitoring, mitigation, and abandoned mine land issues or reclamation decisions; and, arranges for others to inspect mines to ensure compliance with existing OSMRE policy and to address citizen concerns, or concerns from routine program and document review. 3. Reviews and analyzes proposed state program amendments and coordinates with other Federal agencies (e.g., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Historic Preservation, Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) who retain certain, specific, regulatory authority defined by SMCRA, to obtain their formal concurrence, as formally stipulated under SMCRA. Vacancy announcement: https://lnkd.in/ei4gCpy5

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  JobAnnouncement We're looking for a new member to join the OSMRE team! Position: Chief of Staff, GS-0301-15 Locations: Washington, DC Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 Some of the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Review program reports, proposals, requests and transmittals requiring the endorsement of the Deputy Director. 2. Review and analyze reports, findings of studies and surveys, and correspondence submitted by program officials to determine necessity, usefulness of data presented, and degree to which data actually reflects problems and/or solutions. 3. Plans, implements, and coordinates a variety of special projects and studies of interest to the Deputy Director concerning all phases of program operations within the Directorate. Vacancy announcement: https://lnkd.in/eQ6QgQ8w

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Congratulations to OSMRE's Mandie Port for being recognized as Employee of the Quarter! Mandie has been named Employee of the Quarter for overcoming difficult circumstances caused by unexpected staff shortages and increased responsibility. While visiting the Western Region office last week, Principal Deputy Director Sharon Buccino proudly kicked things off by joining Deputy Director Glenda Owens to present this prestigious award to Mandie Port, a senior accountant based in Lakewood, Colorado. Nominations for the award are reviewed by a panel of OSMRE senior executives who consider nominees' direct contribution and impact to the bureau mission. Recipients of the Employee of the Quarter Award are automatically considered for the Employee of the Year Award! During the third quarter of calendar year 2023, Mandie accepted a significant increase in workload to support the grants community, the Division of Financial Management, and the Program Support and Accounting Branch. These additional responsibilities included routing or resolving help-desk tickets to address issues with internal systems such as Grant Solutions and external Treasury systems such as the Automated Standard Application for Payments. Mandie also revised several procedures and reports that directly improved the effectiveness and efficiency for daily investments of the Abandon Mines Land Fund, for processing access to the recipient payments system, and many reconciliation reports. Her problem-solving skills identified and resolved several accounting and grants systems problems that benefitted regional offices and headquarters! Mandie’s initiative, leadership, and work ethic are a great credit upon herself and OSMRE. Another well-deserved round of Congratulations to Mandie on being named Employee of the Quarter!