What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFETY SPECIALIST, MINE SAFETY/HEALTH -DIR position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 50405 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/05/2025 Recruiter:
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
This Safety Specialist is within the Division of Industrial Relations, Mine Safety and Training Section (MSATS) located in Carson City, Nevada. MSATS is regulated by Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) Chapter 512, which aims to reduce the frequency and severity of mine accidents by providing training to miners and mine operators. Safety Specialists for MSATS are responsible for conducting safety and health inspections at mines, both above ground and underground, mills, quarries, and related facilities; investigate mine accidents; conduct/provide training to mine employees and provide technical assistance and consultation to mine operators. Incumbents may be required to use a personal vehicle to conduct State business. Working shifts other than 8:00am to 5:00pm may be required, to include weekends. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Five years of technical, operational, or management experience in mines, mills, beneficiation plants, or smelters, one year of which must have been spent working underground. Special Notes This position may be required to work shifts other than 8:00am to 5:00pm, to include weekends. This position may be required to be on Standby/Call back. The ability to travel at least 50% of the time is required. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position
This Safety Specialist is within the Division of Industrial Relations, Mine Safety and Training Section (MSATS) located in Carson City, Nevada. MSATS is regulated by Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) Chapter 512, which aims to reduce the frequency and severity of mine accidents by providing training to miners and mine operators. Safety Specialists for MSATS are responsible for conducting safety and health inspections at mines, both above ground and underground, mills, quarries, and related facilities; investigate mine accidents; conduct/provide training to mine employees and provide technical assistance and consultation to mine operators. Incumbents may be required to use a personal vehicle to conduct State business. Working shifts other than 8:00am to 5:00pm may be required, to include weekends. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Five years of technical, operational, or management experience in mines, mills, beneficiation plants, or smelters, one year of which must have been spent working underground. Special Notes This position may be required to work shifts other than 8:00am to 5:00pm, to include weekends. This position may be required to be on Standby/Call back. The ability to travel at least 50% of the time is required. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:
Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
