Mine Safety and Health Inspector

United States Department of Labor • Birmingham, AL

445d • $49,842 - $95,197 • Remote

About The Position

The Mine Safety and Health Inspector position at the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for conducting safety and health inspections and investigations in mining operations. The role aims to prevent death, illness, and injury among miners by promoting safe and healthful workplaces. The inspector will work independently and may progress through career ladder levels, starting from GS-07 to GS-11, with increasing responsibilities and complexity of tasks.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Specialized experience in safety/health inspection, analysis, monitoring, or evaluation work in occupational health or mining.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mining, mine engineering, or on-site mine safety and health inspection.
• Graduate level education in fields related to mine safety and health work.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of mining operations, mills, and related facilities.
• Prepare written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.
• Promote safety and health among mine operators and workers by directing and participating in safety and health training programs, meetings, demonstrations, and mine rescue competitions.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to mine operators to help them solve problems and comply with mine safety and health requirements.
• Assist mine operators in planning modifications to improve and/or correct deficiencies in operations, including selecting and installing new equipment and changing materials or methods.
• Serve as a MSHA representative and information source on mine safety and health.
• Testify at judicial hearings regarding notices of violations and orders of withdrawal.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree