Blasting and Explosives Inspector

As a Blasting and Explosives Inspector with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will take on a role that is as dynamic as it sounds. You will work with crews across the state to make sure blasting practices are safe, controlled, and fully compliant with regulations. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys active work, problem solving, and being part of a mission that protects people and the environment.

This is your chance to turn unique skills into a meaningful public service career.

This position focuses on ensuring that explosive materials are stored, handled, and used safely across various surface applications. You will help enforce important safety standards that protect both workers and the public. As a Blasting and Explosives Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Site Inspections: Conduct inspections at surface sites to regulate the purchase, storage, and use of explosive materials
• Complaint Review: Investigate complaints related to blasting and explosives to support public safety
• Enforcement Actions: Issue orders, recommend penalties, and ensure violations are corrected in accordance with law and policy
• Plan Evaluation: Review blasting plans and storage license requests to confirm compliance with regulations
• Accident Investigation: Investigate explosive-related accidents to determine causes and recommend preventive measures
• Public Communication: Provide information during hearings, meetings, and field visits to explain blasting regulations and conditions

• Full-time employment
• 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. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Four years of experience in the handling and use of explosives, including a minimum of two years as a lead blaster, blasting foreman or blasting operations supervisor;
  or
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania commercial driver's license with hazardous materials (H) endorsement.
• This position requires possession of a Class A "General" blaster's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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.