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 electrical inspector, an individual must meet at least 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 electrician.(8) Pass, with at least a score of 90%, the mine electrical 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, §118, effective in 180 days [ 1/5/2009].