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ears 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 sufficient enough to verify 5 years of mining experience.Evaluation Factors (Compet

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.  For questions related to this prohibition, please contact the agency's point of contac

ications 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 the structured interview, and possesses at least 5 years of hands-on mining experience or a combination of experience/education.Category B - Meet

nspectors 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 above specialized expe

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 - Submit Supplementa

ols 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 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

MANENTPROMOTION 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 travel.Requires a valid d

ccident 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 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, occu

rience/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 on the

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 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 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

re 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 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 determina

nt 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 provide technical advice and assistance to mine management and personnel.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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 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 co

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 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 D

hat 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 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 qual

f-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 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 b

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 interview results are not transferable to Coal.

s.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.  For more information con

h; 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 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 fo

ting 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 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 po