Bituminous Underground Mine Inspector pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 71690
- Class code
- 71690
- Pay scale group
- ST 08
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- G1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Bituminous Underground Mine Inspector is $84,264 to $104,959 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 71690.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 04/21/2009.
What the state says the job is
This is technical inspection work enforcing the state bituminous underground mining laws in an assigned district of the state. An employee in this job enforces and promotes compliance with the underground mining laws in the bituminous coal mines through regular technical inspections. The enforcement duties include the discretionary authority to order the withdrawal of mine employees if threatened with imminent physical danger and to close the mine until these conditions are corrected. Work includes conducting investigations of all mining accidents to determine causes and preventive action. Duties include establishing and maintaining good relationships with all mining personnel in promoting compliance with safety and safety-related production problems. Work involves an element of physical danger when inspecting mines.
Examples of the work
Inspects underground coal mines to enforce and promote compliance with the provisions of the bituminous underground mining laws. Measures the velocity and oxygen content of the air tests for the presence of explosive or noxious gases during mine inspections. Explains unsafe conditions to mine officials and orders corrective action. Investigates all mining accidents to determine causes and responsibility and recommends measures to prevent similar accidents. Assists in directing mine rescue operations. Prepares detailed reports of inspections and investigations. Advises mine officials and employees of provisions of the bituminous underground mining laws.
Minimum qualifications
Ten years of experience in underground bituminous coal mines, and graduation from high school or certification of equivalent training.
Special requirements
Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Possession of a current and valid certificate as a bituminous mine foreman, assistant mine foreman or mine examiner issued by or acceptable to the Department of Environmental Protection. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be at least 30 years of age.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.