Mining Engineer
Mining Engineer
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for miners safety Would you thrive in a career analyzing complex problems requiring the use of the principles and practices of mining engineering If so join the Department of Environmental Protection as a Mining Engineer and use your experience and expertise to provide a healthy and safe environment for mine workers and Pennsylvania citizens. We look forward to meeting you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Mining Engineer you will be responsible for providingtechnical and engineering support within the Bureau of Mine Safety to ensure operations are successfully executed while also prioritizing the safety of underground miners and the public. This professional is tasked with reviewingmining plans pertaining to roof control ventilation protection from inundation hazards subsidence and mine sealing plans. You will conduct mine permit credible evidence reviews and mitigate any potentially hazardous conditions which were discovered during reviews. This includes implementing appropriate safety barriers establishing safety zones and identifying prompt evacuation plans in order toguarantee the safety of mine workers.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 40 hours/week.
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 3 days per week. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in New Stanton.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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:
- Two years as a Mining Engineering Specialist(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Three years of professional experience in mining engineering and a bachelors degree in mining engineering;or
- Four years of professional experience in mining engineering and possession of a valid EngineerinTraining certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists;or
- Three years of professional mining engineering experience and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists.
- Graduate study in mining engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania drivers license.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- 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.
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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
