Surface Mine Conservation Inspector

Are you on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Pennsylvania's environmental landscape? The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is eager to find candidates with experience in the surface mining sector. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that surface mine operations adhere to regulations. Joining the DEP means stepping into a fulfilling career where your expertise can significantly contribute to environmental preservation. You will have the opportunity to work on initiatives that promote sustainable practices and protect natural resources. Your skills can help shape a healthier environment for generations to come, so do not hesitate to explore this rewarding path with the DEP.

In this role, you will be tasked with ensuring adherence to regulations governing surface mining activities. Your responsibilities will include monitoring various mine sites and performing inspections to assess compliance. Additionally, you will address public complaints related to mining operations. You will be responsible for verifying that operators submit all necessary documentation concerning mining activities promptly. This aspect of the role is crucial for maintaining regulatory standards and ensuring the smooth operation of mining processes. Furthermore, your oversight will extend to Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer Counties, where you will provide essential support and guidance to ensure that all mining operations align with established compliance requirements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may have approval to take home an assigned state vehicle provided that the applicant lives within or near Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer Counties. If applicant does not live within or near Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer Counties, the assigned state vehicle must be parked between the mine sites they are assigned to inspect and applicant's home. The workday will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.
• Telework: You will not report into an in-office location on a regular basis. Instead, you will primarily travel to mine sites, but will be able to work from home when not in the field. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Reporting to the Knox District Mining Office will be necessary on an as needed basis.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $50,836.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Environmental Protection Trainee in the surface mining program; or
• Three years of progressively responsible surface mining and conservation experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
• 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.

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.

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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.

• 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.