Company:
State of Pennsylvania
Location: Westmoreland City
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $86,189.00 - $122,576.00 Annually
Location : Westmoreland County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-95668-13630
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP BMS Bitmns Mn Sf Div
Opening Date: 10/16/2024
Closing Date: 11/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 13630
Position Number: 00058634
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00355830
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Mine Safety, Bituminous Mine Safety Division
Worksite Address: 131 Broadview Road
City: New Stanton, Pennslvania
Zip Code: 15672
Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
Contact Email:
THE POSITION
If you are passionate about advancing the mining industry and possess a blend of technical skills and strategic thinking, we would love to hear from you. In this position, you will offer technical and engineering support within the Bureau of Mine Safety, helping to ensure that operations run smoothly and effectively, with a focus on protecting the safety of underground miners and the public. Your contributions will be vital in enhancing safety measures and advancing the overall performance of the industry. We look forward to your application!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will deliver technical and engineering support within the Bureau of Mine Safety, facilitating efficient and effective operations to safeguard both underground miners and the public. Your responsibilities will include conducting advanced analytical, developmental, and consultative work to address mining engineering challenges.
You will lead and coordinate mining engineering efforts on complex agency projects, ensuring the safety of underground miners and the public through your engineering and technical expertise. Additionally, you will conduct thorough technical reviews of mine plans, encompassing aspects such as roof control, ventilation, and mining operating systems.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Post Employment Requirement
Other Requirements:
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
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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 visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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
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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our
04
Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the applicable licensing body of another state?
05
If yes, please provide the issuing state and license # in the box below.
06
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Mining Engineer or Mining Engineering Supervisor for two or more years full-time?
07
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 experience must also 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.
08
Do you possess five or more years of full-time professional mining engineering experience?
09
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 experience must also 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.
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Location : Westmoreland County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-95668-13630
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP BMS Bitmns Mn Sf Div
Opening Date: 10/16/2024
Closing Date: 11/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 13630
Position Number: 00058634
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00355830
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Mine Safety, Bituminous Mine Safety Division
Worksite Address: 131 Broadview Road
City: New Stanton, Pennslvania
Zip Code: 15672
Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
Contact Email:
THE POSITION
If you are passionate about advancing the mining industry and possess a blend of technical skills and strategic thinking, we would love to hear from you. In this position, you will offer technical and engineering support within the Bureau of Mine Safety, helping to ensure that operations run smoothly and effectively, with a focus on protecting the safety of underground miners and the public. Your contributions will be vital in enhancing safety measures and advancing the overall performance of the industry. We look forward to your application!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will deliver technical and engineering support within the Bureau of Mine Safety, facilitating efficient and effective operations to safeguard both underground miners and the public. Your responsibilities will include conducting advanced analytical, developmental, and consultative work to address mining engineering challenges.
You will lead and coordinate mining engineering efforts on complex agency projects, ensuring the safety of underground miners and the public through your engineering and technical expertise. Additionally, you will conduct thorough technical reviews of mine plans, encompassing aspects such as roof control, ventilation, and mining operating systems.
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 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 New Stanton.
- 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:
- Two years as a Mining Engineer or Mining Engineering Supervisor; or
- Five years of professional mining engineering experience.
- Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the applicable licensing body of another state.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
Post Employment Requirement
- Successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- 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).
- 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
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our
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 visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
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
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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our
- Yes
04
Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the applicable licensing body of another state?
- Yes
- No
05
If yes, please provide the issuing state and license # in the box below.
06
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Mining Engineer or Mining Engineering Supervisor for two or more years full-time?
- Yes
- No
07
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 experience must also 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.
08
Do you possess five or more years of full-time professional mining engineering experience?
- Yes
- No
09
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 experience must also 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.
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