Mine Safety Inspector 1

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Job Description

What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Mine Safety Inspector 1 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management, headquartered at the Mount Vernon Office in Knox county. The address is 104 East High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.  To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management (MRM) please visit (ohiodnr.gov MRM).

Note: This position will service the following counties: Knox, Morrow, Wayne, Ashland, Richland, Crawford, Wyandot, Hancock, Seneca, Huron, Lorain, Erie, Sandusky, Wood and Ottawa.

What you will do… 

• Responsible for inspecting all surface mines and related operations in assigned work area for compliance with state laws (e.g., examines mining equipment for proper function & maintenance; observes pit, hi-walls and haulage ways; observes safety procedures for storage, conveyance and handling of explosives and detonators); checks condition of electrical circuits and equipment;   
• Checks for presence of certified supervisory personnel, proper mining permits, appropriate safety measures, communications, presence of first-aid and rescue equipment in or near each pit and procedures are posted to obtain emergency medical attention;
• Investigates mining accidents including fatalities to determine adequacy of safety precautions, training, procedures or negligence of mine operators and/or employees; investigates and determines the validity of mine workers complaints concerning working conditions;
• Prepares reports on the results of all surface mine inspections and worker complaints; prepares orders to require compliance with any pertinent mining provisions of state rules and regulations, establishes a time frame to bring violations into compliance; 
• Conducts with safety training classes; assists in mine rescue operations and remains on site until relieved by mine rescue personnel and completes related reports.
• Starting hourly pay of $26.72/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $35.31/hr.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Letter of Certification from Division of Mineral Resources Management per Section 1561.11, 1561.12 & 1561.13 of Revised Code for surface mine foreperson & deputy mine inspector of surface mines; 6 yrs. exp. in mining to include 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in surface mines in Ohio; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in mine inspection procedures & accident investigation techniques; valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to dangerous machinery, explosives, noise, coal dust, dirt, hazardous surroundings & inclement weather;
requires travel; exposed to noxious &/or explosive gases; on call 24 hours per day/7 days per week.  

Job Skills: Natural Resources, Technical Skills: Inspection Principles, Regulatory Compliance, Professional Skills: Analyzation

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs).  Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.  Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6).  Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hr@dnr.ohio.gov.  “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.  Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. 
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.
Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile". 
NOTES: 
Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement. 
Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.
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The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result.  Also, an applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.