Mine Safety and Health Assistant (CLR/OA)
Location: Homewood, Alabama
Description: Department Of Labor is at present recruited Mine Safety and Health Assistant (CLR/OA) right now, this vacancy will be ordered in Alabama. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. 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 rew! arding 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.
The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL employee is responsible for delivering good customer service through accurate, courteous, efficient and effective transactions.
For more information about DOL’s mission, activities, and careers, please visit out website at: http://www.dol.gov/ .
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
Organizational Location: This position is with the DOL’s Office of Mine, Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), District Office 11 located in Homewood, Alabama. The mission of the office is to enforce the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and its implementing regulations contained in Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR). The District is responsible for regular inspection! activities, the approval of plans for ventilation and dust co! ntrol, roof control, and impoundments, and for training. KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
You must successfully pass a background investigation
Selective Service registration DUTIES:
As a Mine Safety & Heath Assistant you will provide program and administrative support and liaison duties to the Conference Litigation Representative (CLR) and any assigned staff. You will work independently to ensure continued efficiency and effectiveness of the functions of the office while the supervisor and inspectors are out of the office for extended periods of time. You will also serve as a primary clerical support assistant responsible for performing a variety of clerical and technical services. Your duties may include:
Provides program support to the CLR (Conference Litigation Representative) in conducting Safety and Health Conferences to provide mine operators and miners’ representatives an opportunity t! o hear MSHA’s interpretation of regulations and to discuss and resolve all issues relating to violations prior to assessment and litigation.
Schedules dates and arranges for conferences between operators and inspectors, supervisors and the CLR. Researches, assembles, analyzes, and summarizes data for use in the Alternative Case Resolution initiative (ACRI) process, including a copy of the conference letter sent to the requestor, a copy of the citation/order, the issuing inspector’s notes for the day the citation/order was issued, and other relevant information, such as appropriate approved plans, maps, and policy memoranda, letters, directives, and sample analyses.
Receives contested case packets from the Civil Penalty Compliance Office and assembles and transmits litigation packets from the CLR file and the case packet for the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), MSHA Counsel or CLR, mine operators, miners’ representative. Ensures all appropriate informa! tion necessary for litigation is included and packets are transmitted w! ithin established time frames.
Researches and assembles information from the files and records for use by the district and headquarters staff in conferences, meetings, or seminars. Maintains confidentiality and accountability of physical and testimonial evidence and records.
Makes travel arrangements for staff members. Provides itinerary, secures travel and motel reservations and prepares travel vouchers upon completion of travel.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You qualify at the GS-05 level if you possess one of the following:
1. One year of specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to maintain record systems; receive, review, and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence; receive calls and visitors; arrange conferences, appointments, and travel arrangements; OR
2. Successful completion of four years of education above the high school level in any field can be substituted for specialized experience; OR,
3. A! combination of successfully completed post-highs school education and experience. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
Selective Placement Factior (SPF): In addition to meeting experience or education requirements you must show possession of the skill identified below. You may meet these requirements by providing documentation that you’ve passed an appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying, within your resume, your proficiency.
SPF: Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
Specialized experience requirements! listed must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announce! ment and are subject to verification at any stage of the application process. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your competencies will be rated between 70 and 100 based on your responses to the online assessment. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories based on the level of experience you possess:
1. Category A: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
2. Category B: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
3. Category C: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Candidates within Category A who are eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection prio! rity over non-veteran preference eligibles.
Veterans: Veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they are qualified. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are placed in the best qualified category above non-preference eligibles, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. For more information regarding veterans' preference, please see: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
If you are eligible for placement under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must earn a score of 85 or higher to be considered well qualified.
The competencies on which you will be rated for this positi! on are:
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Works and communicates with c! lients and customers (e.g., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Identifies a need, gathers, organizes, and maintains information. Determines its importance and accuracy by communicating it through a variety of methods.
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS: Knows how social, political, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them. This includes the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the work or organization.
SELF-MANAGEMENT! : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals. Monitors progress and is motivated to achieve. Manages own time and deals with stress effectively.
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT: Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Develop strategies using new technology to enhance decision making. Understands the impact of technological change on the organization.
WRITING: Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing.
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BENEFITS:
The Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees. The benefit package includes but is not limited to health benefits, supplemental dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 13 days paid sick leave per year, vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year. We offer a va! riety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly work environment, ! a child care subsidy program, transit subsidy program, career assistance program, health services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral service and more. Employees on Part-Time work schedules receive all of these benefits on a prorated basis. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM . For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS . OTHER INFORMATION:
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. Certain MSHA employees are required to file a financial disclosure report.
The number of vacancies indicated represen! ts the expected number of positions expected to be filled under this announcement. However, selections made will be based on agency needs.
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary: The salary reflected above is a range and does not guarantee a specific salary within this range. For a definition of the salary range for the advertised location, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/12tables/index.asp .
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DOL requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, if selected, you may be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a background investigation for placement into this position. This may include, but may not be limited to, a review of financial issues and disclosure regarding criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Promotion Potential: There is no obligation to pr! ovide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions w! ill be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval.
Probationary Period: Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Relocation: Expenses will not be paid.
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, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION , SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION , FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please no! tify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:28:23 GMT
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