Supervisory Mine Safety and Health Inspector

Summary

The Supervisory Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Field Office Supervisor) is responsible for the administration of the group and for supervision and direction of the inspectors and administrative support employees assigned to the field operating office within the District.

This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

Performs personnel administration/management duties. Provides advice, counsel and instructions to staff on technical and administrative matters. Plans, directs and reviews the work of subordinates performing mine safety and health work and other inspections/support personnel in the work group. Coaches, mentors, and assists employees in the performance of work, with consideration of the difficulty of assignments and capabilities of employees. Distributes work assignments to ensure that workloads are balanced and that work is performed at prescribed intervals. Determines developmental training needs and promotes career development; assists employees in developing skills and knowledge to fully utilize individual talents. Evaluates performance of assigned employees. Observes work rules and regulations, employee relations matters and codes of conduct. Ensures that employees are kept informed of matters affecting employment. Advises field personnel on a full range of health and safety activities, and technical and administrative matters.

Reviews inspection program operations in the Field Office; Identifies and resolves problems or recommends adjustments to the inspection program; ensures Field Office inspection activities are in compliance with Agency policies; consults with other supervisors on work-related changes to enhance consistency in implementation of Agency policies, guidelines, and directives.

Independently conducts a wide variety of on-site safety and health inspections and investigations of mines, plants and related facilities. Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.

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