Summary
This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Directorate of Technical Support. The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of Technical Support, reporting directly to the Director, a Senior Executive Service position. Technical Support provides engineering, scientific and technical expertise to MSHA's Enforcement, Education and Training, Standards, Regulations and Variances, and Assessments program areas and the mining industries and mine operations.
Duties
Major Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the alter ego of the Director and as such, exercises program responsibility for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of Technical Support services and activities of three subordinate supervisors. Serves as a member of inter-agency ad hoc committees; participates with and collaborates in the planning and coordination of long-range Technical Support programs with other key MSHA and DOL officials and others external to DOL. Reviews organizational segment strategies to achieve program goals. Develops information and plans related to the strategic planning of future operations of the organization, ensuring that adequate plans are in place for the future operations of the organization. Participates with and collaborates in the planning and coordination of long-range program planning with other MSHA Administrators. Develops programs, policies, and standard operating procedures and instructions. Evaluating the work performance of subordinate supervisors; developing performance standard. Advises and assists program officials on program objectives including, program planning; develops programs, policies, and operating instructions to improve the services and mission related activities of the organization, including consideration and implementation of new technology and developments in mining that are relevant to and have potential nation-wide significance for mine safety and health, mining industries, and unions. Supervises a staff of five: two (2) GS-0801-15 Supervisory General Engineers, one (1) GS-0343-14 Supervisory Management and Program Analyst; one (1) GS-0801-14 General Engineer; and one (1) GS-0318-9 Secretary. The deputy has full supervisory authority including: evaluating the work performance of subordinate supervisors; developing performance standards; giving advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; making a decision on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors; making or approving selections for the subordinate nonsupervisory position; hearing and resolving group grievances or serious employee complaints; reviewing and approving serious disciplinary actions (e.g., suspensions) involving nonsupervisory subordinates; approving expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel; making decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs. Represents the director with full authority to represent the views of the program area. Has delegated authority to commit Technical Support specific courses of action consistent with the general view and policy objectives of the director. Serves as MSHA's advisor to the assistant/deputy assistant secretary for MSHA, associate solicitor for MSHA, and other concerned officials in DOL to provide technical advice and guidance at Congressional hearings, litigation, and individual problem situations of a critical and highly sensitive nature. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience for this position at the GS-15 grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Additional information continued. All MSHA employees and their spouses, and minor children are prohibited by regulation from having any interest, direct or indirect, in any mine or mining company that may be directly affected by the work of MSHA through its investigations, technical research, or other activities. These interests are prohibited under the Department of Labor's Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations at 5 CFR 5201.105. Certain MSHA employees are required to file a financial disclosure report. For questions, please contact Kizzie Stokes at [email protected] or 202-693-1000 X17907. Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13029507 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Interpersonal Skills Managing Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Writing Click here for evaluation details. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.