Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The incumbent of this position performs a variety of administrative and analytical duties, such as, but not limited to Finance, Procurement, Inventory, and Training, as well as assists with other administrative duties.

This position is inside the bargaining unit.

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent Federal employees with competitive service; reinstatement eligibles; VEOA eligibles; Military Spouses;

Land and Base Management eligibles; OPM Interchange Agreement eligibles; and CTAP / ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area.

Also advertised as job #DE-24-DAL-MSHA-12382415-AKT for non-status applicants; to be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs.

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Duties

Participates in the development of long and short-range planning as it relates to finance, procurement and training for the district.

Conducts a variety of ongoing and specialized studies of the district's administrative functions and needs for the purpose of effectively measuring past trends and accomplishments and / or determining the current and future needs of the district.

• Uses work experience and knowledge of requirements to search, locate, and obtain publications, data, information, records, to prepare reports and summaries.
• Assists in the development of statistical information of financial obligations and expenditures by object classification, e.

g., procurement, services, travel, etc.

• Prepares and executes procurement requisitions for approval by District management.
• Researches and solicits potential vendors for price quotations on a variety of supplies, material, equipment, and services.
• Analyzes offers on established factors such as responsiveness, ability to perform, reasonable price and other factors peculiar to a particular acquisition necessary to ensure the best value for the government.
• Administers purchase orders including following up on deliveries, extension of delivery times, settling disputes which arise, and contacts vendor customer service staff to discuss the status of acquisitions, delivery arrangements, supply and or service problems.
• Prepares purchase orders and related correspondence and reviews payment documents. Responsible for reviewing and processing reimbursement submissions prior to District Manager's approval.
• Reviews monthly budget reports for accuracy and monitors expenditures. Maintains records, including electronic databases or spreadsheets, related to purchase orders, requisitions and credit cards.
• Serves as the District Property Management Officer and coordinates the property management programs.
• Receives and disburses supplies and equipment in accordance with existing regulations and property classification. Maintains up-to-date master inventory of all the equipment in the district;

marks and tags all property.

• Coordinates the management of the district's motor vehicle fleet. Serves as a liaison between GSA and the district's work groups regarding vehicle service, maintenance, repair, accident reporting, and replacement.
• Prepares the district's annual training plan for entry level, intermediate and journeyman employees and supervisors and managers.

Submits plans for approval and monitors throughout the year.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements as defined below.

If qualifying based on experience, be sure these types of examples are evident in your resume.

Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-06 in the Federal Service.

Examples of specialized experience includes :

• Developing and preparing a variety of administrative reports;
• Serving as a focal point for callers and guests;
• Responsible for obtaining and distributing office supplies and materials;
• Maintaining computer databases;
• Receives and process a variety of reports and other documents;
• Researching, gathering and assembling information using various sources, such as, but not limited to files and Internet access.

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

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit.

If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.

Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.

Refer to these links for more information : GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and / or classified materials before they can enter on duty : BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

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.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates.

Additional information is available at https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / pay-leave / pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention /

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment.

If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.

Note : The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies :

• Customer Service (Clerical / Technical)
• Manages and Organizes Information
• Reasoning
• Technology Application
• Writing

Click here for Evaluation details.

You may preview questions for this vacancy here : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12382416

The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, 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.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings.

Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.

INFORMATION FOR ICTAP / CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY : If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP / CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration.

ICTAP / 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 an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following documents must be submitted by 11 : 59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service).

These requirements must be met within 30 days of 04 / 29 / 2024 the announcement closing date.

The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) :

FEDERAL STATUS APPLICANTS : When applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service, please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying.

Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan / Pay Schedule, Series, Grade / Pay Band, and career status.

Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.

• WARNING : An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.
• Resumes are required - provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your computer and USAJOBS profile.

To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume.

We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.

Most recent performance appraisal / evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted.

If not submitted during the application process, one may / will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended.

In most cases, ICTAP / CTAP applicants must submit this document - please see ICTAP / CTAP links below for more details.

The following documents are required (if applicable) :

Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Eligibility.

Click / Review these ICTAP / CTAP links to confirm what must be submitted as proof that the requirement has been met.

DD-214 - verifying military service, eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), and showing the character of discharge (ex.

Member Copy 4 and 2 are acceptable vs. Copy 1 which is not acceptable to adjudicate veteran's preference)

• Special / Non-Competitive Appointing Authority Documents - Applicants who are eligible for consideration, and wish to be considered, under one of the following non-competitive hiring authorities must submit appropriate documentation (click on the links below to see the documentation requirements) : (a) Military Spouses (MISP) (b) Other
• Land Management Eligible(s) : a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) proving your eligibility for appointment under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.

This service must have been performed in competitive service, under a time-limited appointment in a Land Management Agency, as defined by P.

L. 114-328. For more information, click here.

Do not upload password-protected documents.

Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11 : 59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.

Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.

Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.

Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.

STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions.

If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period , include start / end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.

STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button.

For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page.

You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application.

In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.

STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy .

Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions.

The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step , verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed.

If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.

STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11 : 59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application.

NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.

Agency contact information

Allison Towal

Phone

972-850-4453

Email

towal.allison.k@dol.gov

Address

Mine Safety and Health Administration

200 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20210

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration.

Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome.

A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.

USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS).

If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position.

The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.

You must re-select your resume and / or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted by 11 : 59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service).

These requirements must be met within 30 days of 04 / 29 / 2024 the announcement closing date.

The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) :

FEDERAL STATUS APPLICANTS : When applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service, please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying.

Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan / Pay Schedule, Series, Grade / Pay Band, and career status.

Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.

• WARNING : An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.
• Resumes are required - provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your computer and USAJOBS profile.

To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume.

We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.

Most recent performance appraisal / evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted.

If not submitted during the application process, one may / will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended.

In most cases, ICTAP / CTAP applicants must submit this document - please see ICTAP / CTAP links below for more details.

The following documents are required (if applicable) :

Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Eligibility.

Click / Review these ICTAP / CTAP links to confirm what must be submitted as proof that the requirement has been met.

DD-214 - verifying military service, eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), and showing the character of discharge (ex.

Member Copy 4 and 2 are acceptable vs. Copy 1 which is not acceptable to adjudicate veteran's preference)

• Special / Non-Competitive Appointing Authority Documents - Applicants who are eligible for consideration, and wish to be considered, under one of the following non-competitive hiring authorities must submit appropriate documentation (click on the links below to see the documentation requirements) : (a) Military Spouses (MISP) (b) Other
• Land Management Eligible(s) : a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) proving your eligibility for appointment under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.

This service must have been performed in competitive service, under a time-limited appointment in a Land Management Agency, as defined by P.

L. 114-328. For more information, click here.

Do not upload password-protected documents.

Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11 : 59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.

Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.

Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.

Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.

STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions.

If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period , include start / end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.

STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button.

For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page.

You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application.

In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.

STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy .

Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions.

The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step , verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed.

If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.

STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11 : 59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application.

NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.

Agency contact information

Allison Towal

Phone

972-850-4453

Email

towal.allison.k@dol.gov

Address

Mine Safety and Health Administration

200 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20210

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration.

Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome.

A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.

USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS).

If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position.

The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.

You must re-select your resume and / or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

Last updated : 2024-04-23