Surface Mine Conservation Inspector

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment, then consider joining the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). As a candidate with experience in the surface mining sector, you will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring that surface mining operations comply with regulations. By joining the DEP, you will be embarking on a fulfilling career where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in preserving the environment. You will have the chance to work on initiatives that promote sustainability and protect natural resources, shaping a healthier environment for future generations. Do not miss out on this rewarding opportunity with the DEP!

This role requires a strong understanding of environmental regulations and safety protocols, as you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with these standards in the Pottsville District Mining Office. Your duties will include conducting investigations into public complaints, with a focus on such issues as the bureau's programs of blasting, private and public water supplies degradation or diminution, environmental degradation, and public health. Additionally, you will conduct regular inspections of both coal and non-coal surface mines to identify any potential violations of environmental and safety regulations. Through your thorough inspections, investigations, and laboratory analysis, you will help to maintain the integrity and sustainability of the mining operations. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will not report to an in-office location on a regular basis. Instead, you will primarily travel to assigned geographical 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. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pottsville.
• 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.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Environmental Protection Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) in the surface mining program; or
• Three years of progressively responsible surface mining and conservation experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.