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the Department of Veterans Affairs that all Federal wage and salary payments are paid to employees by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).Specialized Education:You must show successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher in the field related to the job to which you are applying.You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in NLNAC or CCNE for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you

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 - Submit Supplemental DocumentsSubmit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy.   For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation.  If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. To avoid this, submit documents (ex. undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts) as one document.  STEP 4 - Review Application and click Finish STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close DateREQUIRED DOCUMENTS:The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the cutoff date fo

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 sufficient enough to verify 5 years of mining experience.Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated o

yees.  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 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 'Mine Inspector Hiring Program 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

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 for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed. STEP

www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed. STEP 3 - Submit Supplemental DocumentsSubmit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy.   For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation.  If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. To avoid this, submit documents (ex. undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts) as one document.  STEP 4 - Review Application and click Finish STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close DateREQUIRED DOCUMENTS:The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the cutoff date for the test session that you plan to attend.  You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.  Follow the How To Submit Supplemental Documentation" instructions.  -Veteran Documents - In order to be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Ce

ederal employment to removal from federal service.Applicants must meet all qualification requirements for the position 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/inspectorhiringprogram.asp for more information on how you will be evaluated.If you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors (competencies) noted below and will be placed into one of the following quality categories based on your responses to the structured intervi

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 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; Planning and Evaluatio

plan to attend.  You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.  Follow the How To Submit Supplemental Documentation" instructions.  -Veteran Documents - In order to be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate 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

ry 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 finalized. After a testing session, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.  You will be notified of the outcome. A selection may be made at any time while this standing register is open.To check the status of your application: Click here.  

uestions 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 - Submit Supplemental DocumentsSubmit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy.   For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation.  If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission wi

dates 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: 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 is qualifying at the GS-9 level.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. A

ion 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.  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 fil

r web site at www.msha.gov and click on 'Mine Inspector Hiring Program 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 applicant selects more than 4 field offices.The materials you send with your application will not be returned.The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit 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 Resourc

ment has not been met.Additional Duty Location Info:few vacancies - Birmingham, AL; few vacancies - Benton, IL; few vacancies - Hillsboro, IL; few vacancies - Vincennes, IN; few vacancies - Barbourville, KY; few vacancies - Beaver Dam & Madisonville, KY; few vacancies - Elkhorn City, KY; few vacancies - Harlan, KY; few vacancies - Hindman, KY; few vacancies - Martin, KY; few vacancies - Morganfield, KY; few vacancies - Phelps, KY; few vacancies - Pikeville, KY; few vacancies - Whitesburg, KY; few vacancies - McHenry, MD; few vacancies - Saint Clairsville, OH; few vacancies - Clearfield, PA; few vacancies - Indiana, PA; few vacancies - Johnstown, PA; few vacancies - Kittanning, PA; few vacancies - Ruff Creek, PA; few vacancies - Jacksboro, TN; few vacancies - Bridgeport, WV; few vacancies - Logan, WV; few vacancies - Madison, WV; few vacancies - Morgantown, WV; few vacancies - Mount Carbon, WV; few vacancies - Mount Hope, WV; few vacancies - Pineville, WV

ex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit 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 min

ualification requirements for this position, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors (competencies) noted below and will be placed into one of the following 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 vacan

her 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 Metal/Nonmetal inte

ealth 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 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: 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 is qualifying at the GS-9

ts 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 - Submit Supplemental DocumentsSubmit the required documen