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Position Title
Mine Safety and Health Inspector
Agency
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Announcement Number
DE-25-DAL-MSHA-12664180-CEG Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025
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 or former DOL employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which you received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• You are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent

Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than DOL who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which you received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. I understand that the responses I selected in this questionnaire must be fully supported by detailed descriptions of my work experiences in my resume. In the event that my responses are not supported by my resume, the human resources office will amend my responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency demonstrated in my resume. (limit characters)
3. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months (or a reason explaining why one cannot be provided) may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement. (limit characters)
4. Where did you first learn about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity? (limit characters)
5. Please provide the name of the institution/college/university or organization/program/network where you first heard about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity. If you learned about this DOL job opportunity through a DOL Sponsored Career Fair, please provide the name of the career fair. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 250 characters)
Core Questions
1. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
2. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate pay plan of the highest graded position you held. (limit characters)
3. If you selected "Other", please enter the Pay Plan. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 100 characters)
4. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest-grade level you held. (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest title, series, graded position you held (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present, or if not applicable, please enter N/A.).

Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service.
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6. If you are, or were, a Federal employee who held a permanent position in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level* of that position?

*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
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7. Does the Department of Labor employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
8. If yes to previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed, and location if known. If not applicable, please enter N/A. (limit 250 characters)
9. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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10. Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
11. For DOL employees only, what is your bargaining unit status? (limit characters)
12. Are you currently serving or have you served in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
13. Please indicate your most recent performance appraisal rating from your most recent performance appraisal (within 18 months). (limit characters)
14. The incumbent of the position must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car on local streets as well as highways in urban and suburban/rural areas. Select one of the following options: (limit characters)
15. I have read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure compliance with all requirements. I understand that if I am qualifying based on experience, my resume must include specific duties that I have performed related to the specialized experience requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and that job titles alone are not sufficient to determine whether or not I meet the minimum qualifications. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to the following minimum qualifications question, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. Your resume or application materials you submit for this announcement must support the answers you claim under this and other questions. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Mine Safety and Health Inspector, GS-1822-07 position.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one response which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Mine Safety and Health Inspector, GS-1822-09 position.
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3. From the descriptions below, select the one response which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Mine Safety and Health Inspector, GS-1822-11 position.
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For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
4. Select all statements that apply to your experience gained as a regular and recurring part of your job.
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5. Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others?
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6. Select the response that best describes the manner in which you prefer to have your work assigned by a supervisor.
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7. Select all responses that describe your project experience.
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8. Select all certifications or licenses that you currently hold.
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9. I have performed work within the following mine safety and health areas: (Select all that apply.)
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10. Select all mine safety and health program areas which you have performed on a recurring basis.
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11. Select the items which have been a regular and primary part of your job assignment. (Select all that apply.)
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12. Select the response that best describes your level of experience in analyzing data, interpreting facts, and drawing logical conclusions related to mine safety and health issues.
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13. Select the statement that best reflects your highest level of experience in conducting inspections/audits or workplace examinations identifying potential occupational safety and health hazards as a regular part of your job.
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14. Select all responses that apply to your experience orally communicating with others regarding complicated or controversial information.
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15. Select all responses that apply to your experience communicating with others orally.
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16. I have made technical oral presentations to: (Select all that apply.)
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17. Select all responses that describe your experience. I have:
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18. In situations where you have been faced with multiple and/or conflicting priorities, select the options from the list below that you would use to manage them. (Select all that apply.)
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19. Select all responses that describe written products you have completed related to the mining industry.
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20. Select all responses that describe your writing activities.
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21. I have proficiency using the following types of software applications: (Select all that apply.)
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22. 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.
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