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Be sure to study Safety Laws of Pennsylvania for Underground Bituminous Coal Mines before taking the written test. See the TESTING section of this announcement for details. |
TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2010-122 ISSUED JUNE 16, 2010
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examination
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Bituminous Underground Mine ELECTRICAL Inspector
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Bituminous Underground Mine Electrical Inspector |
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ST08 |
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
VETERANS: 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 and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
You will inspect electrical equipment installed and operated in and around bituminous coal mines to enforce and promote compliance with mining laws; review specifications, blueprints, schematics and other information pertaining to electrical equipment; explain unsafe conditions to mine officials and order corrective action; investigate mining accidents; and prepare reports of inspections, investigations and expenditures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
You will be tested before your qualifications are reviewed. Your test results will count only if you meet all job requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be willing to travel. Travel expenses will be paid.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Condition of Employment
You must be at least 30 years of age.
Necessary Special Requirements
You must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
You must possess a current and valid certificate as a bituminous mine electrician issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Minimum Requirements
Ten years of experience in underground bituminous coal mines, and graduation from high school or certification of equivalent training.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
There are 9 filled positions with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in the bituminous coal region in the following western Pennsylvania counties: Armstrong, Cambria, Fayette, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland.
Lists created by this test will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact the:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Human Resources
2nd Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building
P.O. Box 2357
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2357
Telephone: (717) 783-2021
Internet: www.depweb.state.pa.us
TESTING
The test will consist of two parts.
Part 1 is based on bituminous underground mining laws. It will be to your advantage to study the Safety Laws of Pennsylvania for Underground Bituminous Coal Mines Act 55, SB 949 Session of 2008. A copy may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Mine Safety at (724) 439-7469; by accessing the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website www.depweb.state.pa.us; or by using the following direct link http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=589139&mode=2
The test will be administered on a computer. Information about computerized testing is available online at www.scsc.state.pa.us OR in paper form at any State Civil Service Commission office.
When taking the test on a computer you must pass Part 1 in order to move onto Part 2. You must pass both parts and meet the previously listed requirements to receive a final score.
You will have a maximum of 3 hours to complete the test.
The test will cover the following subject areas:
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Part 1 |
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Bituminous Underground Mining Laws |
50 |
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Part 2 |
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Principles and Practices of Electricity |
20 |
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Electrical Engineering |
25 |
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Effective Interpersonal Relationships |
15 |
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Written Communication - Effective Expression |
15 |
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Total |
125 |
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The test will be administered in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh State Civil Service Commission offices, Monday through Friday.
The test will also be held approximately 10 days a month at additional test centers located in Allentown, Erie, Johnstown, Lock Haven, and Scranton. For further details on test dates, contact the Commission’s Information Services Unit; Telephone (Voice) (717) 787-7811, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 783-8896.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 3 months from the date of your test. You must submit a new application to be retested.
If your name is on an eligible list for this job title and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.
TEST RESULTS
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
This test and scoring procedure are different from previous tests for this job title. If you have taken the test before, you may get a different score on this test.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application to:
State Civil Service Commission
ATTN: Applications
P.O. Box 569
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone |
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(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section |
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For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."