Mine Safety Specialist I Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky
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2/20/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
23-01293
Mine Safety Specialist I
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$4,475.70 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources
Location
Location Varies
Position is based out of Harlan county but will be working in multiple other counties
Position is based out of Harlan county but will be working in multiple other counties
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth. If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you.
For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division of Mine Safety, Harlan Branch as a Mine Safety Specialist I in Harlan County, you will help to ensure all coal miners in the Commonwealth are provided with a safe working environment; provide effective education and training to coal miners to foster safe work practices; and ensure that statutes and regulations regarding coal mining are enforced fairly and consistently throughout the Commonwealth.
Holders of the Mine Safety Specialist I position will complete tasks such as:
For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division of Mine Safety, Harlan Branch as a Mine Safety Specialist I in Harlan County, you will help to ensure all coal miners in the Commonwealth are provided with a safe working environment; provide effective education and training to coal miners to foster safe work practices; and ensure that statutes and regulations regarding coal mining are enforced fairly and consistently throughout the Commonwealth.
Holders of the Mine Safety Specialist I position will complete tasks such as:
- Inspects coal mines and makes safety recommendations
- Trains and serves as a member of the Division's Mine Rescue Team
- Assists with mine rescue and recovery work
- Assists in accident investigations and investigates complaints
- Attends safety seminars
- Communication and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Decision-making skills
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five (5) years experience in coal mines in Kentucky.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in mining engineering will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience in coal mines in Kentucky OR graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in mining technology will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience in coal mines in Kentucky.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be a Kentucky Certified Mine Foreman by the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must obtain a Kentucky Mine Inspector Certification, Kentucky Mine Rescue Certification and Kentucky Mine Instructor Certification within six (6) months of employment in this job. Must become a working member of Division of Mine Safety's Mine Rescue Team within six (6) months of employment in this job. Must maintain compliance with 30 CFR Part 49.17 for Mine Rescue Team participation. Must pass random drug screening tests for length of employment in this job. Employees in this job title are subject to the physical requirements outlined on MSHA Form 5000-3 in compliance with 30 CFT Part 49.17 prior to employment in this job classification and must submit to an annual physical exam documented on MSHA Form 5000-3. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s0, certification(s) or other credentials. Must maintain all required certifications as identified in Special Requirements above for length of employment in this job. For additional information refer to http://minesafety.ky.gov Must maintain a valid driver's license and pass random drug screening tests for length of employment in this job title.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ernest Hawkins at ernest.hawkins@ky.gov or 606-573-1260.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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