Mine Inspector Hiring Program
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is looking for motivated professionals committed to ensuring the health and safety of our Nation's miners.
Why work for us? MSHA is a Federal government agency dedicated to sending Miners home safe and healthy every shift, every day. We offer:
Health, life, and long-term care insurance. A stable retirement program, including a tax-deferred savings plan. Generous annual, sick, and holiday leave. A 40-hour work week. Travel reimbursement. Flexible spending accounts for medical and dental expenses. Locality pay may apply, depending on the job location.
Mine Safety and Health Inspector Duties:
Conduct on-site inspections or investigations of underground and surface mines in order to identify potential hazardous conditions to the safety and health of workers. Ensure proper mining equipment maintenance and usage. Check mining performance for conformance with safety and health laws and regulations. Issue citations when violations and hazards are identified. Determine how accidents and disasters are caused and prevented. Discuss inspection/investigation findings and provide technical support and assistance to mine management and personnel.
How to be considered for an Inspector position:
Apply to one or more of the three Mine Inspector vacancy announcements. MSHA Human Resources will review your resume. If qualified, MSHA will notify you of the times and locations of upcoming test sessions. You must pass a math test and writing assessment (and an electrical test if you qualify for and are interested in an Electrical Inspector position). Have a structured Interview. MSHA Human Resources will notify you of the results.
MSHA is an equal opportunity employer.
For questions regarding this program please email us at MSHA MSHAJOBS@dol.gov.
More Information for You
Jobs at MSHA Jobs Link
Employment Screening Event Schedule Febraury 2013 Recruitment Schedule (Revised 2/8/2013) February 9-10, 2013 – MNM–Western District – San Bernardino, CA
February 22-23, 2012 – MNM–Districts – Arlington, VA
March 2013 Recruitment Schedule (Revised 2/8/2013) March 8-9, 2013 – MNM–Southeastern District – Raleigh, NC
March 22-23, 2013 – COAL–District 11– Sumiton, AL
March 23-24, 2013 – MNM – Northeastern District – Gettysburg, PAApril 2013 Recruitment Schedule (Revised 2/8/2013) April 12-13, 2013 – MNM–Southeastern District – Knoxville, TN
April 13-14, 2013 – COAL–District 9– Grand Junction, CO
April 27-28, 2013 – MNM–South Central District – Little Rock, ARMay 2013 Recruitment Schedule (Revised 2/8/2013/2012) May 4-5, 2013 – MNM–Northeast District – Binghamton, NY
May 4-5, 2013 – COAL–District 3 – Morgantown, WV
May 10-11, 2013 – MNM–North Central District – Indianapolis, IN
May 17-18, 2013 – COAL–District 6– Paintsville, KYJune 2013 Recruitment Schedule (Revised 2/13/2013) June 1-2, 2013 – COAL–District 2 – Mt. Pleasant, PA
June 8-9, 2013 – COAL–District 8– Vincennes, IN
June 8-9, 2013 – MNM–North Central District – Duluth, MN
June 15-16, 2013 – COAL–Districts 4 and 12 – Beaver, WVAugust 2013 Recruitment Schedule (Revised 2/8/2013) August 24 and 25, 2013–Coal – District 7 - Barbourville, KY
Questions and Answers (Revised January 2012). PDF Version. Word® Version.
Mine Inspectors Mathematics Test Preparation Guide, January 2008.
Preparing an MSHA Resume
Mine Inspector Structured Interview Instructions
This sheet provides instructions and general information on what to expect during the structured interview.Mine Inspectors' Workbook for Writing Effective Citations, Orders and Notes.
Competency Model for Mine Safety Inspector/Specialist. Some or all of the files available on this page are PDF. For more information on PDF, PDF readers and accessibility issues, please use this link.
