Notwithstanding the act of August 5, 1941 (P.L. 752, No. 286), known as the Civil Service Act, in order to become eligible for employment as a bituminous mine inspector, an individual must, at a minimum, meet the following qualifications:
(1) Be a resident of this Commonwealth.(2) Be an individual of good moral character and known temperate habits.(3) Be physically capable of entering and inspecting a coal mine.(4) Have at least a high school diploma.(5) Be at least 30 years of age.(6) Have had at least ten years' experience in an underground bituminous coal mine.(7) Hold a current, valid certificate as a bituminous mine foreman, assistant mine foreman or mine examiner.(8) Pass, with at least a score of 90%, the mine inspector's examination as conducted by the State Civil Service Commission in accordance with the Civil Service Act.2008, July 7, P.L. 654, No. 55, §117, effective in 180 days [ 1/5/2009].