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f the specific position for which you are being considered.Additional qualification information should be obtained from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0800/0830.htm.Some positions may be covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and require additional education, training and experience.  If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume.  Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected for DAWIA positions, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.  Certification requirements may be viewed at http://www.dau.mil/catalog/.  Some DAWIA positions may be designated as Critical Acquisition Positions (CAPs). In addition to DAWIA certification requirements, individuals selected for CAPS must also be a member of the Acquisition Corps at the time of selection and sign a three-year tenure agr

ially heat and mechanical power.  You may also investigate unique or controversial engineering problems and serve as a technical consultant to others.  Typical specialty areas in this field include: industrial, construction, guns, fire control systems, ammunition, aerospace, missiles, and related components; heating, refrigeration, cryogenic, pumping, piping and air-conditioning systems; fuels and energy resources; and mechanical controls, instruments, and measurement standards.  Accelerate your career--apply now. KEY REQUIREMENTS:Background and/or Security Investigation required.Additional Duty Location Info:Few vacancies - China Lake, CA; Few vacancies - Corona, CA; Few vacancies - Lemoore, CA; Few vacancies - Seal Beach, CA; Few vacancies - Groton, CT; Few vacancies - New London, CT; Few vacancies - Washington, DC; Few vacancies - Cape Canaveral, FL; Few vacancies - Fort Lauderdale, FL; Few vacancies - Jacksonville, FL; Few vacancies - Mayport, FL; Few vacancies - Orla

rogram Category Definitions, apply now. JOB SUMMARY:Does understanding what makes things work describes how you like to spend your time?  In this occupation you may supervise, lead, or perform various technical duties concerned with the planning, research, development, design, testing, production, installation, and operation of engineering projects and services involving mechanical equipment and systems.  You may apply a knowledge of thermodynamics, mechanics, and other physical, mathematical and engineering sciences to problems concerned with the production, transmission, measurement and use of energy, especially heat and mechanical power.  You may also investigate unique or controversial engineering problems and serve as a technical consultant to others.  Typical specialty areas in this field include: industrial, construction, guns, fire control systems, ammunition, aerospace, missiles, and related components; heating, refrigeration, cryogenic, pumping, piping and air-conditionin

ly now. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:To qualify for this position, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.Additional qualification information should be obtained from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0800/0806.htm.Some positions may be covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and require additional education, training and experience.  If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume.  Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected for DAWIA positions, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.  Certification requirements may be viewed at http://www.dau.mil/catalog/.  Some DAWIA positions may be designated as Critical Acquisition Positions (CAPs). In

o this position.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Candidates are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.Some positions may be covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and have a Quality Ranking Factor that will be used to differentiate best-qualified candidates.  The Quality Ranking Factor is certification at the appropriate level in the appropriate career field for the grade of the position to be filled:  Level I for GS-5 and GS-7; Level II for GS-9, 11 and 12; Level III for GS-14 and GS-15.  In addition for GS-14 and GS-15 positions, the Quality Ranking Factor

.  In addition for GS-14 and GS-15 positions, the Quality Ranking Factor includes membership in the Acquisition Corps.  Career Fields and their certifications requirements may be viewed at http://www.dau.mil/catalog/Appendix_B.pdf.  BENEFITS:Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package  that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. OTHER INFORMATION:Vacancies filled from announcements covering multiple grade levels may be filled at any grade level listed. Some positions may have promotion potential to a higher grade than the grade at which filled.  Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. A one-year probationary period will be required for first-time managers/supervisors. Competitive temporary promotions may be made using rosters established from this announcement and may subs

this position, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.Additional qualification information should be obtained from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/GS-ADMIN.htm.Some positions may be covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and require additional education, training and experience.  If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume.  Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected for DAWIA positions, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.  Certification requirements may be viewed at http://www.dau.mil/catalog/.  Some DAWIA positions may be designated as Critical Acquisition Positions (CAPs). In addition to DAWIA certification requirements, indi

-15 positions, the Quality Ranking Factor includes membership in the Acquisition Corps.  Career Fields and their certifications requirements may be viewed at http://www.dau.mil/catalog/Appendix_B.pdf.  BENEFITS:Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package  that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. OTHER INFORMATION:Vacancies filled from announcements covering multiple grade levels may be filled at any grade level listed. Some positions may have promotion potential to a higher grade than the grade at which filled.  Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. A one-year probationary period will be required for first-time managers/supervisors. Competitive temporary promotions may be made using rosters established from this announcement and may subsequently be made permanent witho

more acquisition programs.  Your solid analytical and decision-making skills, as well as your ability to build consensus, will be essential in achieving your program goals in a timely and cost effective manner.  If you're a can-do person with an ability to create this type of synergy, apply now. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:To qualify for this position, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.Additional qualification information should be obtained from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/GS-ADMIN.htm.Some positions may be covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and require additional education, training and experience.  If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume.  Applicants not ce

rity 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 interview results are not transferable to Coal.  Fo

ATION:FULL TIME PERMANENTPROMOTION POTENTIAL:12DUTY LOCATIONS:Multiple duty locations -click here for more infoWHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:U.S. Citizens; ICTAP eligibles in the local commuting area.JOB SUMMARY:Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow.  DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to attend a MSHA Coal test session to receive consideration. Applicants who apply to the vacancy announcement and are determined to be qualified will receive more specific information on the job screenings.KEY REQUIREMENTS:Subject to frequent trave

D: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 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 t

ce Inspectors is the GS-11 level. Candidates applying for Underground and Electrical positions at the GS-9/11 levels must have underground experience.  The full promotion potential for Underground and Electrical Inspectors is the GS-12 level.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-

f entrance of duty, and annually thereafter, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450.  A copy of this form can be found at http://www.usoge.gov/forms/form_450.aspx.HOW 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 th

rital 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 mining company which may be directly affected by the work of MSHA through its investig

e to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to attend a MSHA Coal test session to receive consideration. Applicants who apply to the vacancy announcement and are 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 - Benton, IL; fe

nd and Electrical Inspectors is the GS-12 level.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 abo

tion/investigation findings and provide technical advice and assistance to mine management and personnel.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Candidates with surface only experience will be considered for surface positions at the GS-9 level only.  The full promotion potential for Surface Inspectors is the GS-11 level. Candidates applying for Underground and Electrical positions at the GS-9/11 levels must have underground experience.  The full promotion potential for Underground and Electrical Inspectors is the GS-12 level.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 (Underg

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 refer to OPM.  For specific DOL benefits information, please refer t

- Logan, WV; few vacancies - Madison, WV; few vacancies - Morgantown, WV; few vacancies - Mount Carbon, WV; few vacancies - Mount Hope, WV; few vacancies - Pineville, WV; few vacancies - Princeton, WV; few vacancies - Summerville, WV; few vacancies - Bessemer, AL; few vacancies - Hazard, KY; few vacancies - Mount Pleasant, PAMSHA 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 complaints from mine personnel; and Discuss inspection/investigation findings and