SALARY RANGE: | $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to Wednesday, March 06, 2013 |
SERIES & GRADE: | GS-0343-14 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full-time - Permament |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:14 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy in the following location: Rosslyn, VA, USView Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: | U.S. Citizens; ICTAP and CTAP 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. The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL employee is responsible for delivering good customer service through accurate, courteous, efficient and effective transactions.
Also being advertised as MS-13-MSHA-038 for status applicants. To be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs. Relocation expenses will NOT be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. The full performance level is GS-14.
This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Directorate of Educational Policy and Development (EPD) Management Office. The incumbent of this position manages the Management Office and directs all administrative and management functions for the Educational Policy and Development Directorate. This includes the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Educational Field Service, Small Mine Office, Holmes Safety Association, State Grant Program and Brookwood Sago Grant Program. This position reports to the Director of EPD (a Senior Executive Service position).
- Appointment to this position will require a background investigation.
- Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Subject to occasional travel (15%).
KEY REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES:
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Serves as advisor to the Director on substantive administrative, technical and program management matters, to include: budget, finance, procurement, information technology, management services, property management, personnel, labor-management relations, equal opportunity programs, employee training and development, records management, employee safety and health and accountability audits of these functions. Advises on matters related to the effective communication of EPD's educational programs and policy matters. Recommends and develops appropriate programs and platforms for communications to permit more efficient use of technical staff and resources. Performs program analysis of the educational function for a wide variety of information used in determining future trends in the mining industry, evaluation of mine data for identification of problem mines, projecting resource needs and proper utilization of those resources. Directs and conducts program improvement studies in EPD and represents at agency-wide studies. Develops EPD budget submission, makes funding allocation decisions and establishes ceilings and controls funding. Directs, coordinates and oversees the development of major health and safety conferences for industry, government and public outreach services. Advises senior managers on labor-management relations, training and development, performance standards and appraisals, awards, disciplinary actions and other personnel management issues. Serves as a certified contracting officer representative, providing technical guidance to assure that scope and terms of contracts are met. Performs supervisory duties to include assigning and evaluating work, giving advice and instruction on both work and administrative matters, interviewing and recommending hiring selections, hearing and resolving employee complaints, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled and cannot be taught within 90 days, to include recommending, implementing, and monitoring management systems including work measurement or accountability reviews; recommending organizational budget, making recommendations on funding allocations and established ceilings, and controlling funds to ensure the most effective utilization of resources; recommending and evaluating administrative functions including: budget, personnel, property management, and procurement; and/or, similar program analysis experience which required utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity within administrative or technical programs.
College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education - Transcripts (in English) must be submitted if (a) a degree is required for the position, and/or (b) education is used as the basis for qualifying for this position. 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. If courses were taken at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, or from several different colleges or universities, you must submit all the necessary transcripts. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you mustshow comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Categories
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies (click Evaluation Tools for information):
Categories
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies (click Evaluation Tools for information):
Technical/Management and Program Analysis - Identifying program rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; reviewing information and making correct inferences or drawing accurate conclusions; identifying program problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Compiles with established control systems and rules. Decisiveness - Makes sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, in order to accomplish organizational goals, causes change. Interpersonal Skills -Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weights relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS:
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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 variety 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. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM. For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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, PROBATIONARY PERIOD, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
HOW TO APPLY:
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Follow the 5 steps below to apply. 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, click How To Apply Detailed Instructions Document or How To Apply Video. For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact in the "Questions about this job" section. SAVE your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT!
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content.
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.
For more details, click How To Apply Detailed Instructions Document or How To Apply Video. For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact in the "Questions about this job" section. SAVE your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT!
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content.
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 Documents
Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy by the close date. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation Document or Submit Supplemental Documentation Video. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy by the close date. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation Document or Submit Supplemental Documentation Video. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 - Review Application and click Finish Click here to submit an updated resume after initial application.
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 vacancy closing date. Follow the instructions: click How To Submit Supplemental Documentation Document or Submit Supplemental Documentation Video. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): 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. To claim 10-point preference, 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. (For active duty service members expecting to be honorably discharged or released within 120 days, click Active Duty) Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under ICTAP 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 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.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): 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. To claim 10-point preference, 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. (For active duty service members expecting to be honorably discharged or released within 120 days, click Active Duty) Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under ICTAP 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 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:
Dawn Asper
Phone: 202-693-9855
Fax: 202-693-9801
Email: MSHAJOBS@DOL.GOV
Phone: 202-693-9855
Fax: 202-693-9801
Email: MSHAJOBS@DOL.GOV
Agency Information:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Twin Towers #2
1100 Wilson Blvd.
Rm. 2160
Arlington, VA
22209-3939
US
Fax: 202-693-9801
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Twin Towers #2
1100 Wilson Blvd.
Rm. 2160
Arlington, VA
22209-3939
US
Fax: 202-693-9801
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
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