This position is located in the Division of Health, Mine Safety and Health Enforcement (MS&HE), Arlington, Virginia. The Division is responsible for the direction and management of the MS&HE's nationwide health program. The purpose of this position is to provide regulatory and enforcement staff assistance in mine health-related matters for the Division of Health.

Duties

The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. As developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Develops activities to promote new regulations and programs for improving ventilation systems and Respirable/Total Dust control techniques aimed at eliminating pneumoconiosis. Plans the development and manages the implementation of training classes and seminars for field personnel on regulations, policies, enforcement procedures, accident analyses, and prevention regarding the Part 90 Program, CWP, dust programs, and other MS&HE contaminates of miner exposure. The position leads the development and delivery of compliance assistance for all stakeholders concerning new and existing standards. Identifies, defines, and proposes comprehensive policy studies that define major issues and lead to new or revised legislative policy proposals which set the dust standards to prevent occupational respiratory disability in miners. Makes recommendations and solves problems on Part 90 and Respirable/Total Dust having major implications for developing, targeting, and managing governmental and private programs for MS&HE at the Federal, State, and local levels. Develops new policies and procedures regarding implementation and interpretation of mandatory Part 90 Program, CWP, and Respirable/Total dust standards, diesel exposure standards, noise standards, and other miner exposure standards, as well as applicable enforcement guidelines; develops new approaches which deviate significantly from past practices. Develops agency plans, regulations, and instructions concerning supplementation, enforcement, and administration of the requirements of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and the MINER Act. Reviews the development and implementation of health standards established by guidelines from the Department and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the promulgation of methods of their enforcement. Prepares regulatory reports, congressional correspondence, public, and industry correspondence, conducts oral briefings, and redress advice and opinions to representatives of labor, industry, manufacturers, and other interested parties. Provides information to the Solicitor's Office and provides testimony as an Agency expert witness at hearings regarding health and enforcement as it relates to dust control. Represents the agency as an active participant at official meetings, and national conferences with top representatives of the industry. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Subject to 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. 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 health/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. For the GS-13 grade level: Applicants must have (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include the following: Planning the development and/or managing the implementation of training classes and seminars on regulations, policies, enforcement procedures, and accident analyses and prevention regarding respirable dust dust control, Coal's Part 90 Program, and Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). For the GS-14 grade level: 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 must include the following: Providing advice and guidance on a full range of compliance efforts regarding regulations, policies, enforcement procedures, accident investigation, Coal's Part 90 Program, mine worker's pneumoconiosis, ventilation systems and respirable dust control techniques, and other miner health related exposure sampling/monitoring and control. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13/14 grade levels.

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]