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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 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 suffi

factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with 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 S

l 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 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

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 Metal/Nonmetal interview results are not transferable to Coal.  For more information concerning MSHA Inspector Hiring, please visit our web site at www.msha.gov and click on 'Inspector Hiring Home Page'.Relocation expenses will not be paid.This position is included in the bargaining unit:  NCFLL.When choosing the field offices applicants are interested in, they may select up to 4 offices per vacancy announcement.  MSHA HR will take the top 4 rated field offices listed if an app

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, or other fields of study related to mine safety and health work.The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are

rk.The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.Applicants must meet qualification requirements at the time of application.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Applications will be screened to ensure that applicants have the basic experience and/or educational requirements (as described in the "Qualifications Required" section of this announcement) for the grade level(s) in which they are applying. Qualified applicants will be provided additional test session information.  Qualified candidates will be tested on basic math and writing skills and a structured interview during a scheduled MSHA test session. See http://www.msha.gov/Inspectors/InspectorsInternProgram.asp for more information

te of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214.  Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty.  If you are claiming 10-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official 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

, OR; few vacancies - Warrendale, PA; few vacancies - Wyomissing, PA; few vacancies - San Juan, PR; few vacancies - Columbia, SC; few vacancies - Rapid City, SD; few vacancies - Dallas, TX; few vacancies - San Antonio, TX; few vacancies - Franklin, TN; few vacancies - Knoxville, TN; few vacancies - Salt Lake City, UT; few vacancies - Staunton, VA; few vacancies - Kent, WA; few vacancies - Green River, WYMSHA Inspector job responsibilities include conducting on-site inspections 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

after you begin work.  If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco freeHOW TO APPLY:To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following parts:Assessment QuestionnaireRésuméRequired Documents (Specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. An applicant may not be considered if proper documentation is not received.)Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by, Saturday, December 31, 2011, the closing date of this announcement.Option A:  Application Manager (preferred method)To begin, choose one of these options:If your résumé is going to c

405/951-3742.- visit jobs@ihs.gov for more information on Who May ApplyFOR PROGRAM INFORMATION:  Contact Manon Tillman, Area Nurse Consultant at 405-951-3819 or 1-800-447-7036, email manon.tillman@ihs.gov.MULTIPLE-GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT: Announcement at the multiple-grade interval is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. This position may be filled at any level, dependent upon the applicant's demonstrated ability, experience, and other qualifying criteria. If the position is filled at less than the upper level, there is NO commitment for future promotions, based solely on selection resulting from this announcement. Conversely, if the employee demonstrates the ability to perform at a higher level, is recommended by the supervisor, and otherwise meets the qualifications, he/she may be promoted without further competition under the Area Merit Promotion Program, however for temporary positions, conversion without competition may

g.  Please indicate on your resume and during the online assessment process which hiring plan you want to be considered under: Merit Promotion and/or the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan.  See jobs@ihs.gov for more details.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:  Ability to perform patient assessment and planning and evaluation of care.Skill in administering prescription medication.Ability to implement patient care interventions and therapeutic measures.Provide performance improvement activities related to patient care.If found qualified, your score will range from 70-100 points (not including points that may be assigned for Veterans' Preference).  We will compare your resume and supporting documentation t

f you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.  You will be deemed well qualified if you score 85 and above.BENEFITS:The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits.OTHER INFORMATION:Additional selections of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement, for filling additional or similar positions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be reannounced. Candidates must meet time-after-competitive appointment, time-in-grade (if applicable), qualification requirements, licensure requirements, performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after

Degree RN program.GS-5 Functions under the direct supervision of an RN and participates in nursing duties such as: develops and implements a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process.  Provides nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluates effectiveness.  Sets up and operates specialized equipment.  Documents nursing activities regarding direct patient care.GS-7  Functions under general supervision and work is reviewed periodically by another RN.  Performs duties such as: develops and implements a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process.  Provides nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluates effectiveness.  Sets up and operates specialized equipment.  Provides nursing leadership in maintaining the function of the unit.  Documents nursing activities regarding direct patient care.GS-9 Develops and implements a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process.  Provid

-4432). Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application.___Qualifications - Copy of license required.___Transcripts - Transcripts must be provided.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.___Veteran's Preference-If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.Response to Assessment Questionnaire.Applicants may submit optional documents and place these under Miscellaneous: such as performance reviews, copies of job-related certifications, cover letter, letters of recommendation, SF-50.  Suggest documents submitted are job-related and current.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:MESHA JOHNSTON Phone: (580)354-5528 TDD: (301)443-6394 Email: MESHA.JOHNSTON@IHS.GOV Agency Information:Indian Health Service HR Center 1515 Lawrie Tatum

n of a program of at least 30 months' duration or 4 academic years above high school or bachelor's degree.GS-7 Completion of a professional nursing program and 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level; OR 1 full year of graduate education or bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.GS-9 Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree or 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level.EVALUATION OF EXPERIENCE:  Experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.Specialized Experience:Specialized experience is professional knowledge of nursing process including, principles, practices and procedures of nursing care required to assess and care for nursing needs of medical, surgical, pediatric, OB/GYN patients and other types of patients as assigned.  Ability to develop or participate

tion," and indicate under which plan they are applying.  Please indicate on your resume and during the online assessment process which hiring plan you want to be considered under: Merit Promotion and/or the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan.  See jobs@ihs.gov for more details.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:  Ability to perform patient assessment and planning and evaluation of care.Skill in administering prescription medication.Ability to implement patient care interventions and therapeutic measures.Provide performance improvement activities related to patient care.If found qualified, your score will range from 70-100 points (not including points that may be assigned for Veterans' Preference).  We wi

vely higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree or 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level.EVALUATION OF EXPERIENCE:  Experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.Specialized Experience:Specialized experience is professional knowledge of nursing process including, principles, practices and procedures of nursing care required to assess and care for nursing needs of medical, surgical, pediatric, OB/GYN patients and other types of patients as assigned.  Ability to develop or participate developing a plan of care to meet the needs of assigned patients.  Ability to plan and direct the work of others.  Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and to react swiftly in emergency situations.   Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects and complications of their use.  Skill in, and ability to, assess patient

ts/ApplicantInfo/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc____Indian Preference applicants must supply the most recent version of the BIA form 4432 (expiration date of 8/31/2011) to be considered under the Indian Preference law. NOTE: If claiming preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the current Form BIA - 4432 (expiration date 8/31/2011), "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless the current form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA official of tribal enrollment records, documentation of lineal descent, state or academic records that document you possess one-half degree Indian blood from a tribe indigenous to the United States, as well as official records that establish your degree of Indian blood, such as census records. The applicant must also complete the family history chart if necessary. (See the form for detailed i

, OK; Many vacancies - El Reno, OK; Many vacancies - Lawton, OK; Many vacancies - Pawhuska, OK; Many vacancies - Pawnee, OK; Many vacancies - Watonga, OK; Many vacancies - Wewoka, OK; Many vacancies - Lawrence, KS; Many vacancies - White Cloud, KSPlease ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job.Provides comprehensive professional nursing care to patients.Inputs patient care information in manual and automated record systems.Performs procedures, treatments and medication administration.Administers medication orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, topically, etc.Provides instructions to patient and/or family members.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  Education:  Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.  (One year of nu

lification requirements for the OPM and IHS Excepted Service Qualifications described above, to be rated basically qualified for this position, candidates must possess current, valid, active, unrestricted professional nursing license as a professional nurse from any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.   New graduates must also possess this licensure as indicated with no grace period allowed.Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.EVALUATION OF EDUCATION:  At the GS-5 level, successfully completed undergraduate course work in nursing; the behavioral, physical, or biological sciences related to nursing; nutrition; public health; and maternal and child health in excess of that required for completion of an associate degree may be substituted for professional nursing experience at the rate of 1 academic ye