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urces Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments such as an interview.INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you meet the eligibility requirements for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.  ICTAP/CTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified" for priority selection purposes.Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.Physical Requirements - Applicants must be physically able toperform arduous duties efficiently and without hazard to themselvesor others.To preview questions please click here.BENEFITS:The Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees.  For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please

tegory B or higher will be considered "well-qualified" for priority selection purposes.Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.Physical Requirements - Applicants must be physically able toperform arduous duties efficiently and without hazard to themselvesor others.To preview questions please click here.BENEFITS:The Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees.  For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM.  For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS.OTHER INFORMATION:Previously, interview results were specific to each District.  Under our new hiring process, interview results are transferable within the discipline (i.e., Coal interview results are transferable to other Coal Districts; Metal/Nonmetal interview results are transferable to other Metal/Nonmetal Districts).  However, Coal interview results are not transferable to Metal/Nonmetal; and Meta

and development of industry-wide training or safety and health awareness programs.At the GS-9 and GS-11 level (Electrical): Electrical candidates must have underground experience to qualify. In addition to meeting the above specialized experience requirement, electrical candidates must have experience in designing, installing, and/or maintaining a mine electrical system or electrical mining equipment. Experience as a certified mine electrician is qualifying. Education alone is not qualifying for these positions. Substituting Education for Experience:  Graduate education in the following fields is qualifying at the GS-7 (1 full academic year of graduate level education) and GS-9 (2 full academic years of graduate level education or master's or equivalent graduate degree) levels: mining engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, geology, chemistry,

ions or investigations of underground and surface mines in order to: Identify potential hazardous conditions to the safety and health of workers; Ensure proper mining equipment maintenance and use; Check mining practices for conformance with safety and health laws and regulations; Issue citations when violations and hazards are identified; Determine how accidents and disasters are caused and prevented; Help direct rescue and fire fighting operations after fires or explosions; Investigate safety and health complaints from mine personnel; and Discuss inspection/investigation findings and provide technical advice and assistance to mine management and personnel.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:The full promotion potential for General and Electrical Inspectors is the GS-12 level.At the GS-7 level:  Specialized experience includes on-site safety/health inspection, analysis, monitoring, or evaluation work in occupational health, in mining or closely related industries, such as building construction,

, OGE Form 450.  A copy of this form can be found at www.usoge.gov/pages/forms_pubs_otherdocs/forms_pubs_other_pg3.htmlHOW TO APPLY:Follow the 5 steps below to apply online to a Department of Labor (DOL) vacancy.  Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered.  Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.For more details, reference How To Apply Detailed Instructions.  For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact on the announcement in the "Questions about this job" section.  Save your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT or risk losing your information! STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved DocumentsIt is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions.  If your responses are n

ficial statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.  Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference.  Additional veterans' preference information is available in the ICTAP/CTAP Eligibility. Any applicant wishing to claim CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a letter conferring such eligibility for it to be considered. ICTAP/CTAP Eligibility- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Human Resources Phone: 202-693-9855 Fax: 202-693-9856 Email: MSHAJOBS@DOL.GOV Agency Information:U.S. Department of Labor Twin Towers #2 1100 Wilson Blvd. A

ng quality categories based on your responses to the structured interview.CategoriesCategory A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement, passes the math and writing tests, receives an overall score of 95 on the structured interview, and possesses at least 5 years of hands-on mining experience or a combination of experience/education.Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement, passes the math and writing tests, receives a score of 85 on the structured interview, and possesses at least 5 years of hands-on mining experience or a combination of experience/education.Category C - Meets the specialized experience outlined in the minimum qualifications requirements section of the vacancy announcement, passes the math and writing tests, receives a score of 75 on structured interview but does not have 5 years of hands-on mining experience.Applicants w

e determined to be qualified will receive more specific information on the job screenings.KEY REQUIREMENTS:Subject to frequent travel.Requires a valid drivers license.Subject to Pre- and Post- employment drug test and medical examinations.Subject to Pre- and Post- employment background check.For males between 18 and 25-Registration with the Selective Service System.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Additional Duty Location Info:few vacancies - Birmingham, AL; few vacancies - Anchorage, AK; few vacancies - Mesa, AZ; few vacancies - Little Rock, AR; few vacancies - San Bernardino, CA; few vacancies - Vacaville, CA; few vacancies - Denver [Includes Lakewood], CO; few vacancies - Bartow, FL; few vacancies - Macon, GA; few vacancies - Boise, ID; few vacancies - Peru, IL; few vacancies - Indianapolis, IN; few vacancies - Vincennes, IN; few vacancies - Fort Dodge, IA; few vacancies - Topeka, KS; few vacancies - Lexington, KY; few vacancies - De

ified; Determine how accidents and disasters are caused and prevented; Help direct rescue and fire fighting operations after fires or explosions; Investigate safety and health complaints from mine personnel; and Discuss inspection/investigation findings and provide technical advice and assistance to mine management and personnel.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:The full promotion potential for General and Electrical Inspectors is the GS-12 level.At the GS-7 level:  Specialized experience includes on-site safety/health inspection, analysis, monitoring, or evaluation work in occupational health, in mining or closely related industries, such as building construction, excavation, and heavy industrial plant settings. Examples of creditable experience in related non-mining work include work that provided the applicant with knowledge of ground control at building sites, safe worksite practices, and/or environmental conditions that affect the health of workers at foundries, mills, and other inherently

eived by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered.  Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.For more details, reference How To Apply Detailed Instructions.  For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact on the announcement in the "Questions about this job" section.  Save your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT or risk losing your information! STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved DocumentsIt is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions.  If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency that is indicated by the content of your resume.STEP 2 - Answer Vacancy Questions (DOORS)Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search

hands-on mining experience should ensure their resumes reflect all their mining experience. The resume should provide specific examples of mining related experience. Titles are not sufficient enough to verify 5 years of mining experience.Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Math; Writing; Interpersonal Skills; Self Management; Planning and Evaluation; Problem Solving; Mine Safety and Health; and, Oral Communication. Definitions and additional information on the specific competencies can be found at http://www.msha.gov/Inspectors/InspectorCompetencyModel.pdf.The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process.  The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or

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 related to this prohibition, please contact the agency's point of contact listed in this vacancy 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 copy of this form can be found at www.usoge.gov/pages/forms_pubs_otherdocs/forms_pubs_other_pg3.htmlHOW TO APPLY:Follow the 5 steps below to apply online to a Department of Labor (DOL) vacancy.  Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered.  Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.For more deta

f Labor's Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations at 5 CFR 5201.105.  For questions related to this prohibition, please contact the agency's point of contact listed in this vacancy 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 copy of this form can be found at www.usoge.gov/pages/forms_pubs_otherdocs/forms_pubs_other_pg3.htmlHOW TO APPLY:Follow the 5 steps below to apply online to a Department of Labor (DOL) vacancy.  Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered.  Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.For more details, reference How To Apply Detailed Instructions.  For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact on the announcement in

e considered.  Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.For more details, reference How To Apply Detailed Instructions.  For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact on the announcement in the "Questions about this job" section.  Save your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT or risk losing your information! STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved DocumentsIt is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions.  If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency that is indicated by the content of your resume.STEP 2 - Answer Vacancy Questions (DOORS)Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed. STEP 3

on mining experience that has provided the applicant with knowledge of the transportation of materials and workers, ventilation in closed spaces, ground control, roof control (for underground positions), handling and storage of hazardous materials, work site safety practices, work site environmental conditions that affect the health of workers, and/or accident prevention.At the GS-11 level (Underground): specialized experience includes direct on-site inspection; special accident investigation; development of mine safety and health standards; data analysis and evaluation of operational mine safety and health programs; special assessments; and development of industry-wide training or safety and health awareness programs.At the GS-9 and GS-11 level (Electrical): Electrical candidates must have underground experience to qualify. In addition to meeting the above specialized experience requirement, electrical candidates must have experience in designing, installing, and/or maintaining a mine

would not.At the GS-9 level (Surface and Underground): specialized experience includes hands-on mining experience that has provided the applicant with knowledge of the transportation of materials and workers, ventilation in closed spaces, ground control, roof control (for underground positions), handling and storage of hazardous materials, work site safety practices, work site environmental conditions that affect the health of workers, and/or accident prevention.At the GS-11 level (Underground): specialized experience includes direct on-site inspection; special accident investigation; development of mine safety and health standards; data analysis and evaluation of operational mine safety and health programs; special assessments; and development of industry-wide training or safety and health awareness programs.At the GS-9 and GS-11 level (Electrical): Electrical candidates must have underground experience to qualify. In addition to meeting the above specialized experience requirement,

frequent travel.Requires a valid drivers license.Subject to Pre- and Post- employment drug test and medical examinations.Subject to Pre- and Post- employment background check.For males between 18 and 25-Registration with the Selective Service System.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Additional Duty Location Info:few vacancies - Birmingham, AL; few vacancies - Anchorage, AK; few vacancies - Mesa, AZ; few vacancies - Little Rock, AR; few vacancies - San Bernardino, CA; few vacancies - Vacaville, CA; few vacancies - Denver [Includes Lakewood], CO; few vacancies - Bartow, FL; few vacancies - Macon, GA; few vacancies - Boise, ID; few vacancies - Peru, IL; few vacancies - Indianapolis, IN; few vacancies - Vincennes, IN; few vacancies - Fort Dodge, IA; few vacancies - Topeka, KS; few vacancies - Lexington, KY; few vacancies - Denham Springs, LA; few vacancies - Lansing, MI; few vacancies - Marquette, MI; few vacancies - Duluth, MN; few vaca

h disabilities where appropriate.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,please notify the MSHA Human Resources Division and provide supporting documentation at least one week prior to the beginning of the screening session.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  Hard of hearing or deaf individuals may contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 (TTY/ASCII) or http://www.frso.us/index.jsp, or their state or local relay service.All MSHA 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.

eceive veteran's preference.  Additional veterans' preference information is available in the ICTAP/CTAP Eligibility. Any applicant wishing to claim CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a letter conferring such eligibility for it to be considered. ICTAP/CTAP Eligibility- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Human Resources Phone: 202-693-9855 Fax: 202-693-9856 Email: MSHAJOBS@DOL.GOV Agency Information:U.S. Department of Labor Twin Towers #2 1100 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209-3939 Fax: 202-693-9856WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications.  Qualified applicants will be notified of upcoming job screenings as they are finaliz

ualification requirements for the vacancy announcement, passes the math and writing tests, receives a score of 85 on the structured interview, and possesses at least 5 years of hands-on mining experience or a combination of experience/education.Category C - Meets the specialized experience outlined in the minimum qualifications requirements section of the vacancy announcement, passes the math and writing tests, receives a score of 75 on structured interview but does not have 5 years of hands-on mining experience.Applicants with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on mining experience should ensure their resumes reflect all their mining experience. The resume should provide specific examples of mining related experience. Titles are not sufficient enough to verify 5 years of mining experience.Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Math; Writing; Interpersonal Skills; Self Management; Planning and Evaluation; Problem Sol