This position is located with the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Southeast District, located in Birmingham, AL and serves as the Supervisor of specialty groups responsible for the administration of the District's safety programs and for supervision and direction of specialists, technical and administrative support employees engaged in the work of the program areas.
This position is outside the bargaining unit.
Summary
This position is located with the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Southeast District, located in Birmingham, AL and serves as the Supervisor of specialty groups responsible for the administration of the District's safety programs and for supervision and direction of specialists, technical and administrative support employees engaged in the work of the program areas.
Performs personnel administration/ management duties. Plans, directs, distributes, and reviews the work of subordinate specialists and other technical and support personnel in the work group. Determines training needs; evaluates performance; provides guidance and counseling; hears and resolves minor or routine complaints of subordinates; effects minor corrective and or disciplinary measures; interviews candidates to fill vacant positions and recommends or makes selection.
Plans, directs and coordinates the major facets of the roof control program activities within the assigned district. Reviews plans submitted to the district by mine operators to ensure compliance with proper roof control standards and recommend approval, revision or disapproval of such plans. Advises and assists others on roof control matters. Recommends methods and techniques for safety improvements in mines. Investigates roof control and related engineering problems and advises others on solutions. Directs the conduct of engineering studies in roof control, slope and shaft work, ground control and other technical areas to improve safety.
Plans, directs and coordinates the major facets of the ventilation program activities within the assigned district. Review plans submitted to the district by mine operators to ensure compliance with proper ventilation standards and recommends approval, revision or disapproval of such plans. Advises and assists others on ventilation matters. Interprets and prepares standards for implementation and application of ventilation systems. Investigates ventilation and related problems and advises others on solutions. Directs the conduct of studies in ventilation areas to improve safety.
Plans, directs and coordinates the major facets of the impoundments program activities within the assigned district. Reviews plans submitted by the district by mine operators to ensure compliance with proper ground control standards and recommend approval, revisions or disapproval of such plans. Reviews and directs the review of monitoring of oil and gas well plugging operations to include permits. Responsible for the review or directing the review of structural evaluations, mining under bodies of water, and mining in proximity to active and abandoned mines (both underground and surface). Advises inspection personnel and others on waste embankments, water impoundments and refuse piles for compliance. Plans, assesses, and evaluates surveys of waste embankments, water impoundments and refuse pile techniques at mines. Investigates impoundments and related problems and advises others on solutions.
Plans, directs and coordinates the major facets of the electrical program activities within the assigned district. Reviews electrical equipment to ensure compliance with standards and recommends approval, revisions or disapproval of such plans. Examines electrical systems in mines and investigates actual conditions found. Plans and directs on site studies of electrical apparatus and circuits, permissible limits of underground equipment and other technical areas to raise awareness of hazards and effective safety techniques. Serves as top advisor concerning mine electrical systems and power generating plants. Directs the conduct of studies in electrical areas to improve safety.
Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
Requires a valid drivers license.
Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states:
Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interests and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.
Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.
Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirement in order to meet eligibility for this position, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in or related to work of this position that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Mine Safety and Health Specialist (Safety), GS-1822-13. This experience may have been gained either in the Federal or Private sectors.
Specialized Experience for this position is defined as possessing and demonstrating professional and technical knowledge of safety program activities in the areas of Roof Control, Ventilation, Impoundments, or Electrical matters pertinent to mining entities.
Examples of Specialized Experience which should be reflected in your resume include:
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert providing advice and recommendations to others on matters related to mine safety and health policy with responsibility in the following safety program areas: Roof Control, Ventilation, Impoundments or Electrical matters pertinent to mining entities.
Performing mine safety and health inspections, analysis and evaluation of health/safety aspects of mining industry operations and processes; or evaluation, analysis or development of agency programs.
Performing direct on-site inspection and/or special accident investigations;
Developing mine safety and health standards;
Conducting data analysis and evaluation of operational mine safety and health programs and/or special assessments in Roof Control, Ventilation, Impoundments or Electrical matters pertinent to mining entities; and,
Development of industry-wide training or safety and health awareness programs.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants must possess at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service (Refer to "Requirements" Section for more information).
Your resume should be clear and specific, we do not and will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Job Titles alone are not sufficient.
Education
There is no educational substitution in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Additional information
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.
All MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) employees and their spouses, and minor children are prohibited by regulation from having any interest, direct or indirect, in any mine or mining company which may be directly affected by the work of MSHA through its investigations, technical research, or other activities. These interests are prohibited under the Department of Labor's Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations at 5 CFR 5201.105. For questions, please contact the vacancy contact listed on this announcement. All MSHA Inspectors are required to file within 30 days of entrance of duty, and annually thereafter, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For Displaced Employees ONLY: if you meet the eligibility requirements for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered "well-qualified" if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review DOL Account Eligibility Questions #24 to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Creativity and Innovation - Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.
Managing Human Resources: Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Mine Safety and Health - Knowledge of mine safety and health principles and practices, techniques and procedures, regulations, and standards as they apply to conducting inspections/investigations, identifying and evaluating unsafe conditions, and recommending methods to correct unsafe conditions.
Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). Your evaluation may also include a review by an HR Specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc).
The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
CURRENT MSHA EMPLOYEE: 1. Provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action” which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series, and Grade/Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility. WARNING: An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step. AND,
2. Provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency, but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted. If not submitted during the application process, one may/will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended. Applies to current and former Federal employees.
The following documents are required, if applicable:
Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP Eligibility.
Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
OHR - Dallas Service Center
Dallas, Texas 75202
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
CURRENT MSHA EMPLOYEE: 1. Provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action” which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series, and Grade/Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility. WARNING: An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step. AND,
2. Provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency, but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted. If not submitted during the application process, one may/will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended. Applies to current and former Federal employees.
The following documents are required, if applicable:
Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP Eligibility.
Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
OHR - Dallas Service Center
Dallas, Texas 75202
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
