Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Logo
Position Title
Mining Engineer
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D2-23-11751840 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 to Friday, December 16, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of the Health and Human Services (HHS) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:
 
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
 
(limit characters)
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of Health and Human Services (HHS)? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:
 
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is/was equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent;
  • It has been less than a year from your separation from Federal service

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separa- Are you a current or former federal employee who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of Health and Human Services (HHS)? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:
 
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is/was equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent;
  • It has been less than a year from your separation from Federal service

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
tion notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
 
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Are you a Current or Former Political Appointee?

Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political Excepted Service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from the Federal Service.

You must submit your SF-50 reflecting appointment as a Current or Former Political Appointee.
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Research Mining Engineer position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for the Research Mining Engineer GS-0880-13.
(limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Research Mining Engineer GS-0880-13. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data?
(limit characters)
4. For question 3, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your experience disseminating interventions into occupational settings?
(limit characters)
6. Which of the following best describes your experience disseminating research findings?
(limit characters)
7. For questions 5-6, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
8. Which of the following best describes your experience with developing and advancing technology systems or system components to improve health and safety outcomes?
(limit characters)
9. For question 8, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
10. Which of the following best describes your experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection?
(limit characters)
11. For question 10, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
12. Which of the following best describes your experience evaluating engineering design solutions?
(limit characters)
13. Which of the following best describes your experience incorporating proper health and safety procedures into engineering designs?
(limit characters)
14. Which of the following best describes your experience with mining engineering approaches?
(limit characters)
15. For questions 12-14, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
16. Which of the following best describes your experience using measures to minimize the hazards and risks associated with work activities?
(limit characters)
17. For question 16, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience collecting information for research efforts?
(limit characters)
19. Which of the following best describes your experience developing research study, survey, or project plan?
(limit characters)
20. Which of the following best describes your experience developing research protocols and data collection methods?
(limit characters)
21. For questions 18-20, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
22. Which of the following best describes your experience evaluating proposals, progress, and findings?
(limit characters)
23. For question 22, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit characters)
24. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding 'No' to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
(limit characters)