This position is located with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), located in Staunton, VA. The Supervisory Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Field Office Supervisor) is responsible for the administration of the group and for supervision and direction of the inspectors and administrative support employees assigned to the field operating office within the District. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to the following. For GS-1822-13: Plans, directs and reviews the work of subordinates performing mine safety and health work and other inspections/support personnel in the work group. Acts as a consultant and advisor on mine health and safety activities to State mining, health, inspection and commerce officials; with management and labor officials; and with independent mine owners for the purpose of rendering expert advice. Distributes work assignments to ensure that workloads are balanced and that work is performed at prescribed intervals. Determines developmental training needs and promotes career development; assists employees in developing skills and knowledge to fully utilize individual talents. Evaluates performance of assigned employees. Observes work rules and regulations, employee relation matters and codes of conduct. Ensures that employees are kept informed of matters affecting employment. Ensures equal employment opportunities are afforded to all employees in the selection of employees for training, promotions, awards and recognition, and other career development opportunities. Ensures fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the selection of candidates for promotions. Actively supports the Agency's Equal Opportunity Program in day-to-day activities. Abides by the terms of local bargaining unit agreements, wherever such local agreements exist. Promotes safety practices on-the-job. Identifies and corrects job safety and health hazards, instructing employees on safety requirements, reviewing and reporting accidents and incidents; and directing the periodic inspection of work locations. Accompanies subordinate inspectors during their regular or special assignment in the mine and related mining facilities. Makes personal assessments of surface and underground mining operations in order to keep abreast of the latest technical developments in mining activities and equipment. Reviews proposed regulatory changes, provides feedback on the probable impact of changes to the inspection program and recommends adjustments as needed. Assists with rescue and recovery operations after mine disasters or emergencies. Examines underground and surface mining operations on a regular basis. As required, independently conducts a wide variety of on-site safety and health inspections and investigations of mines, plants, and related facilities. Promotes safety practices on-the-job. Identifies and corrects job safety and health hazards, instructing employees on safety requirements, reviewing and reporting accidents and incidents; and directing the periodic inspection of work locations. Advises field personnel on a full range of health and safety activities, and technical and administrative matters. Subject to call at any time to offer testimony of fact at hearings and court proceedings. Reviews inspection program operations in the Field Office; identifies and resolves problems or recommends adjustments to the inspection program; ensures Field Office inspection activities are in compliance with Agency policies; consults with other supervisors on work-related changes to enhance consistency in implementation of Agency policies, guidelines, and directives. Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Requires a valid State-issued driver's license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Requires medical exam and must maintain medical standards.
• Subject to annual financial disclosure requirements.

Qualifications

The Mine Safety and Health Inspection Series, GS-1822, has basic requirements for positions covered by this standard. Applicants must meet both the basic requirements (IOR) and specialized experience for the specific grade level to qualify. To qualify for this position, your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements as defined below. If qualifying based on experience, be sure these types of examples are evident in your resume. Basic Requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level: Performing mine safety and health inspection, analysis and evaluation of safety aspects of mining industry operations and processes; or evaluation, analysis or development of agency programs. Examples of creditable experience include: 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. Specialized experience: For the GS-13 grade level: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include four of the following: Conduct on-site safety and health inspections and investigations of mines, preparation plants and/or related facilities; Identify and determine the cause(s) of mining hazards, accidents, violations and/or safety and health problems; Produce, edit, and/or proofread written documents; Assist with fatal and/or non-fatal accident investigations; Report results of inspection/investigation findings. Specialized experience is experience that 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. Medical Requirements: Applicants and employees must be physically able to perform arduous duties efficiently and without hazard to themselves or others. Medical examination is required for all applicants for positions that involve regular or intermittent performance of inspection, investigation, rescue duties, or duties involving on-site visits. Medical conditions that constitute a hazard to safe and efficient job performance are disqualifying. The presence of medical disorders that would be aggravated by the environmental conditions of these positions and thereby hinder safe and efficient job performance are also disqualifying. Remediable defects and/or curable diseases will not permanently disqualify an applicant for appointment, but may result in the applicant's suspension from the appropriate list of eligible(s) pending submission of medical evidence or correction of the condition. Uncorrected distant vision must test at least 20/50 Snellen in one eye and 20/70 in the other, correctable with eyeglasses (contact lenses are not acceptable) to at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the other. Near vision must be sufficient to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters Normal depth perception and field of vision are required, as is the ability to distinguish basic colors. Applicants, with or without the use of a hearing aid, must have no hearing loss in either ear of more than 40 decibels in the 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz ranges.

Education

There is no education substitution in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Mine Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Kizzie Stokes
• Phone: 972-850-4462
• Email: [email protected]