04/28/2007 71742

MINE SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGER 1

DEFINITION: This is professional and managerial work in the Bureau of Mine Safety.

An employee in this job manages one or more major functional or programmatic areas related to underground miner safety. Work includes planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating, implementing and evaluating assigned program activities through one or more technical subordinate supervisors. Work involves directing the statewide underground mine emergency response and underground miner training programs or directing the safety inspection programs for all anthracite and industrial minerals underground mines. Work also involves representing the bureau, Department or the Commonwealth in sensitive dealings with government officials and industry representatives and during emergency situations. Work is assigned in the form of broad program goals and objectives, and the employee exercises considerable judgment in determining specific goals and objectives, and in planning and assigning the work. Work is reviewed upon completion by the bureau director through reports and conferences for attainment of program goals and objectives, completeness and program quality.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs the activities of a division in the Bureau of Mine Safety.

Directs the inspection of all underground anthracite and industrial mineral mines.

Directs the enforcement of the anthracite coal and industrial minerals mining laws.

Directs the investigation of accidents and incidents in anthracite or industrial minerals mines.

Directs the testing of miners and mine officials and the issuance of original certificates.

Directs the approval of mine plans and mining systems.

Directs the issuance of plan approvals, permit conditions and variances for underground mining operations.

Directs the training, deployment and supervision of the activities of mine rescue teams during underground mine emergencies and disasters. Directs the maintenance of regional mine rescue stations and related supplies and equipment.

Directs the training of underground miners and aspiring mine officials in health and safety procedures.

Directs the development and implementation of emergency planning procedures and operations for underground mines.

Determines, develops and implements program goals, objectives and priorities.

Participates in the development of the operating budget for the bureau.

Represents the bureau, Department or Commonwealth in dealings with federal, local and Commonwealth officials and on special committees and conferences.

Develops and delivers speeches and presentations to special interest groups, legislators, media and the public.

Reviews proposed legislation for possible impacts on the mine safety program and recommends whether the Department should support or oppose the legislation.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

Employees in this job may participate in the performance of their subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Travels to various field sites.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of federal and Commonwealth laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing safety in underground mines.

Knowledge of the methods, techniques and processes used in underground mining operations.

Knowledge of the operating characteristics of machinery used in underground mining operations.

Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions required while working in underground mines.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision.

Ability to read, understand, interpret and write technical mining material.

Ability to perform the mathematical calculations used in the underground mining program.

Ability to analyze and develop new or improved methods, techniques and procedures for use in the underground mining program.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Seven years of experience in underground mining or in the regulation of underground mining operations, including two years of supervisory experience; and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial safety, geology, or any field closely related to underground mining operations or miner safety;

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Eleven years of underground mining experience, including two years of supervisory experience;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.