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Industrial Minerals Underground Mine Inspector

Salary

$86,189.00 - $107,345.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-26385-71700

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP Bur Mn Sf Indl Mnrls Sf Div

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71700

Position Number

00032902

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

5850

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Mine Safety, Industrial Minerals Safety Division

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is actively seeking individuals with a background in underground mining to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that operations within underground industrial minerals mines comply with established regulations. By becoming a member of the DEP, you will embark on a rewarding career that allows you to leverage your expertise for the greater good of environmental conservation. Your contributions will not only help maintain compliance but also foster a healthier ecosystem for future generations. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to explore this impactful opportunity with the DEP, now is the time to take the next step in your professional journey.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for inspecting underground industrial minerals mines and commercial operations to ensure adherence to legal standards governing these facilities. Your duties will include conducting thorough investigations into serious mining accidents, identifying their causes, recommending preventive measures, and overseeing mine rescue and recovery efforts. Regular technical inspections will be a key part of your role, as you work to enforce compliance with underground industrial minerals mining laws. Additionally, you will possess the authority to take decisive action by ordering the withdrawal of mine employees in situations where there is an imminent threat to their safety, as well as the power to temporarily close the mine until all hazardous conditions are rectified.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00032902) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Five years of technical mining experience in underground industrial minerals mines;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes a minimum of one year of technical mining experience in underground industrial minerals mines.

Special Requirements:

+ Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

+ Possession of a Class A "General" blaster's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or possession of any valid blaster's license or certificate that meets the approval of the Department of Environmental Protection.

Other Requirements:

+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Necessary Special Requirement- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

CS-INSTRUCTIONS - SINGLE/DOUBLE FER, CERTIFICATION, ETC. You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

04

Necessary Special Requirement- Do you possess a Class A "General" blaster's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or possession of any valid blaster's license or certificate that meets the approval of the Department of Environmental Protection?

If you are claiming licensure, you must attach a copy of your license to support your claim. You must attach your license prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add your license to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of full-time technical mining experience do you possess in underground industrial minerals mines?

+ Five years or more

+ Four but less than five years

+ Three but less than four years

+ Two but less than three years

+ One but less than two years

+ Less than one year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much college coursework have you completed in mining engineering, electrical engineering or civil engineering?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ A conferred bachelor's degree or higher level degree

+ 90 or more credits

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

08

Do you possess a valid Underground Mine Foreman or Assistant Mine Foreman certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

You must attach a copy of your certificate to support your claim. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to attach your certificate to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov