Job Description

The Position

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking qualified candidates with experience in underground anthracite coal mining. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about contributing to the preservation of Pennsylvania's environment. If you possess the relevant expertise and are motivated to make a positive impact, we encourage you to submit your application today.

Description Of Work

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting inspections aimed at safeguarding the operations of Underground Anthracite Coal Mining. This encompasses both mine inspections and rescue operations within the mining environment. All information gathered during these activities will be entered into the electronic data system of the Department of Environmental Protection to maintain both accuracy and efficiency in reporting. Additionally, the individual in this position will engage with the public and stakeholders in the mining sector to advocate for safety measures and adherence to established standards. During inspections within the mines, evaluations of mining equipment will be carried out to ensure compliance with the prescribed safety regulations. Should any hazardous conditions be identified, it will be the responsibility of the incumbent to promptly inform mine officials and personnel to facilitate necessary corrective measures. Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require you to be on call 24/7.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting as they become available in one of the following counties: Schuylkill, Carbon, Dauphin, Northumberland, Columbia, Lackawanna, and Luzerne
• 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:

• Ten years of experience in underground anthracite coal mines, with the five years immediately preceding the examination being in the underground anthracite coal mines of Pennsylvania; and graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Candidates must have practical experience with explosive gas or other dangerous gases found in coal mines.

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

• 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 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

Important: To schedule this examination, you must first apply to this posting. If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be sent an email notification (separate from the application received notification) regarding how to schedule the exam at a test center. Testing Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who requires a testing accommodation, a request for testing accommodation form must be completed and approved prior to scheduling your examination.

Test Subject Areas: Questions Pennsylvania Anthracite Mining Law 55 Mining Operations 25 Inspection and Investigation 10 Effective Working Relationships 10 Total Questions 100

• You will have a maximum of 2 1/2 hours to complete this computerized multiple-choice exam.
• This exam is based on the Anthracite Coal Mine Act No. 346. It will be to your advantage to study the Anthracite Coal Mine Act.
• You may retest one month after the date of your last exam. A new application must be submitted.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Only your most recent exam score is counted.

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