Mine Safety Emergency Response and Training Specialist

The Position

Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a Mine Safety Emergency Response and Training Specialist and help protect the safety of miners across Pennsylvania. This role gives you the chance to teach lifesaving skills while supporting vital emergency response efforts. You will make a real difference by helping miners prepare for hazardous situations and maintain safe working environments. Step into a position where your knowledge and teamwork help safeguard communities and support our mission.

This role focuses on training miners, supporting emergency response operations, and maintaining critical rescue equipment used throughout the Tremont mine rescue station. As a Mine Safety Emergency Response and Training Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Mine Rescue Training: Conduct classroom and underground training on mine rescue principles for anthracite miners
• First Aid Instruction: Deliver basic first aid and CPR courses through lecture and hands-on practice
• Safety Refresher Courses: Provide annual refresher training for underground and surface miners on key safety and health topics
• Equipment Maintenance: Repair and calibrate rescue equipment including breathing apparatus, gas detectors, and communication devices
• Emergency Readiness: Remain on call to deploy rescue vehicles and provide technical help during mine emergencies
• Record Management: Maintain detailed records for training, equipment testing, and regulatory notifications

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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 Tremont. 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 $73, 692 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Five years of underground mining experience, including one year of experience as a mine rescue instructor within the past five years; or
• Five years of underground mining experience, including two years of experience as a member of a mine rescue team.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

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

How to Apply:

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent…