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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00028012 |
Description Activated On: 1/8/2026 2:34:23 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Serves as the primary investigator for District Mining Operations, responsible for the implementation of the monitoring and compliance program for the District Mining Operations and the Bureau of Mining Programs, in order to protect the environment and the health, welfare and safety of the public. If an Environmental Trainee is selected for this position, a 12-month training period will be provided during which time the incumbent will be trained to perform the duties of a Surface Mine Conservation Inspector. Successful completion leads to the promotion to a Surface Mine Conservation Inspector. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Conducts investigations of public complaints concerning, but not limited to, the Department’s programs of blasting, private and public water supplies degradation or diminution, environmental degradation, and public health and safety in accordance with the Department’s Technical Guidance Document. Conducts complete inspections at coal and non-coal surface mines, the surface effects of underground coal mines, coal refuse disposal areas, coal preparation, and coal handling facilities in accordance with the Department’s Technical Guidance Document. Conducts partial inspections of coal and non-coal surface mines, the surface effects of underground coal mines, coal refuse disposal areas, coal preparation and coal handling facilities in accordance with the Department’s Technical Guidance Document. Conducts follow-up inspections at coal and non-coal surface mines, the surface effects of underground coal mines, coal refuse disposal areas, coal preparation, and coal handling facilities in accordance with the Department’s Technical Guidance Document. Conducts non-routine hours inspections of active mine sites and those sites with water treatment as directed. Conducts joint inter-bureau inspections of coal and non-coal inspectable units which are inspected by other DEP Bureaus as directed. Makes recommendations for Stage I bond release on applications from operators as a result of the information gathered and evaluated during inspections of the requested area in accordance with Department’s Technical Guidance Document. Determines violations of environmental and safety laws, rules and regulations based on data compiled through inspections, investigations, laboratory analyses reports, and observations; initiates enforcement proceedings and procedures in accordance with the Department’s Technical Guidance Document and applicable statutes and regulations. Conducts on-site meetings with operators and/or the public concerning bond release applications and objections. Escorts citizens on inspections of mining sites in response to complaints and citizens’ requests for site visitations in accordance with the Department’s Technical Guidance Document. Provides information and facts concerning site conditions at public meetings, informal conferences, and fact finding hearings held concerning the Department’s actions or proposed actions. Investigates all fatal mining accidents in work area and non-fatal mining accidents by interviewing witnesses, inspecting equipment, reviewing accidents scenes, interviewing medical personnel, making determinations as to cause, avoid-ability, and prevention measures and recommending penalties to be imposed; preparing a report of findings and recommendations. Conducts field evaluations of applications for all mining activity permits. Makes written recommendations to permit section concerning permit issuance, denial, and/or special operation conditions. Collects water samples from surface and groundwater sources relating to mining activities in accordance with Department’s Technical Guidance Document. Assists in the collection of data for stream, watershed or groundwater surveys by collecting and identifying samples, sampling points and recording data. Prepares and presents informal presentations to federal, state and county officials and public groups and organizations regarding the Bureau’s programs, Rules and Regulations, Commonwealth Laws related to mining, and explaining action taken by the Department when requested or as required. Assists the supervisor in providing training to Bureau employees concerning site locations, policies and procedures, laws and rules and regulations regarding Bureau programs. Provides advice to Management of the effectiveness of the training program. Prepares and/or completes reports concerning Bureau activities, programs goals and achievements as assigned or requested by supervisor. Conducts special studies and prepares a report indicating findings and recommendations in responses to requests of his supervisor. Maintains logs documenting daily water samples and inspection frequencies. Files case files; inspection forms; investigation reports, letters, correspondence, memorandums and other material. Prepares administrative reports including, but not limited to, CATS, travel vouchers, and automotive. Provides testimony at legal proceedings as required. Prepares letters, memoranda, correspondence, and reports to exchange information with operators, mining applicants, the public, special interest groups, public officials, co-workers, and superiors. Provides information and facts concerning site conditions, which include GPS surveys and pit measurements for the Bureaus conventional bonding calculations to be used on the mine sites annual review. Provides information and facts concerning site conditions to be used in the Bureaus treatment trust agreements. Conducts investigations to provide information and facts concerning the implementation of the Bureaus primacy bond forfeiture program for coal and noncoal bond forfeitures and Act 181 reclamation projects, as well as inspect these projects. Inputs appropriate data in a prescribed format to meet data quality standards set forth by guidance, training, and policy across all of DEP’s electronic data systems; to include ensuring accuracy and completeness of entries, and where available, the use of system specific tools to ensure duplicative entries and data quality issues are minimized. Promotes the Department's mission. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employe occupying this position. Employes will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. During routine inspections and investigations the M.C.I. must assess all aspects of the activity or situation and decide what rules and regulations are applicable and what, if any, action needs to be taken. For issues not within my area of expertise I refer them to the proper department personnel. If this position is filled as an Environmental Trainee, assignments are designed to develop the employee's technical proficiency. Work assignments increase in scope and complexity as the employee gains technical proficiency in the work. Once the employee demonstrates the ability to perform the work, specific assignments are given and the employee performs the work under the technical guidance of the supervisor. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for personal development, completeness, technical accuracy, and quality. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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