Section 117. Bituminous mine inspector.
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.