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Summary This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Enforcement. The incumbent of this position serves as the Assistant District Manager (ADM) who directs and exercise full responsibility for management and oversight of the enforcement programs throughout the district as required by Federal mine safety and health laws, regulations and standards. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities As an Authorized Representative of the U.S. Secretary of Labor, this position performs the following duties to enforce the mine safety and health laws and promote safety and health in the mining industry. Supervisory Duties (30%): Plans, directs and reviews the work of subordinates (including subordinate supervisors) performing Mine Safety and Health operations and other specialists and support personnel within the District's Enforcement Programs. The incumbent coaches, mentors and assists employees in the performance of work, with consideration of the difficulty of assignments and the capabilities of employees. Interviews candidates for vacant positions and makes recommendations for appointments, promotions reassignments, etc. Determines developmental training needs and promotes career development; assists employees in developing skills and knowledge to fully utilize individual talents. Evaluates performance of assigned employees. Observes work rules and regulations, employee relation matters and codes of conduct. Ensures that employees are kept informed of matters affecting employment. Provides advice, counsel, and instructions on technical and administrative matters. Ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are afforded to all employees in the selection of employees for training, promotions, awards and recognition, and other career development opportunities. Ensures fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the selection of candidates for positions. Actively supports the Agency's Equal Opportunity Program in day-today activities. Abides by the terms of local bargaining unit agreements, wherever such local agreement exist. Knows management's role and responsibilities in labor-management relations. Promotes on-the-job safety practices. Identifies and corrects job safety and health hazards, instructing employees on safety requirements, reviewing and reporting accidents and incidents; and directing the periodic inspections of work locations. Technical Duties (70%): Directs the enforcement programs throughout the district, ensuring all mandatory special or technical and safety and health inspections and accident investigations are carried out according to Federal mine safety and health laws, standards and regulations. Reviews enforcement operations in the District; identifies and resolves problems or recommends to the District Manager adjustments to the program; ensures district enforcement activities are in compliance with MSHA policies; consults with other ADM's, managers, and supervisors on work-related changes to enhance consistency in implementation of MSHA policies, guidelines, and directives. Reviews enforcement operations in the district ensuring enforcement activities are in compliance with MSHA policies. Advises the OM and field personnel on a full range of health and safety activities, court and hearing proceedings, and technical and administrative matters. The incumbent is subject to be called upon at any time to offer testimony of fact at hearings and court proceedings as needed. Acts as a consultant and advisor on mine health and safety activities to State mining, health, inspection and commerce officials; with mining industry officials; with management and labor officials; and with independent mine owners for the purpose of rendering expert advice and explaining the provisions of the Federal mine safety and health laws, standards and regulations. Represents the District Manager at technical meetings, conferences, and seminars. Directs, coordinates and or assists in on-site rescue and recovery operations following mine explosions, fires, and other mine disasters. Accompanies enforcement personnel during regular or special assignments in mines and related plants to assure work efficiency and quality. Makes personal examinations of underground and surface mining operations to keep fully informed on the latest technical developments in mining processes and equipment. Helps develop MSHA policy and guidelines regarding the enforcement programs and establish reasonable technical requirements for implementation of the Federal mine safety and health laws, standards and regulations. Reviews enforcement operations in the District; identifies and resolves problems or recommends to the District Manager adjustments to the program; ensures district enforcement activities are in compliance with MSHA policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. If qualifying based on experience, be sure these types of examples are evident in your resume. 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 includes: 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. 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. 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 at least four of the following: Identifies and resolves mine safety and health program problems and/or recommends adjustments. Advises staff on a full range of mine safety and health activities, and technical and administrative matters. Acts as a consultant and advisor on mine health and safety activities internal and external parties. Reviews proposed regulatory changes, provides feedback on the impact of changes to the mine safety and health program. Represents the agency at technical meetings, such as, conferences, seminars and contests. Medical Requirements: Applicants and employees must be physically able to perform arduous duties efficiently and without hazard to themselves or others. Medical examination is required for all applicants for positions that involve regular or intermittent performance of inspection, investigation, rescue duties, or duties involving on-site visits. Medical conditions that constitute a hazard to safe and efficient job performance are disqualifying. The presence of medical disorders that would be aggravated by the environmental conditions of these positions and thereby hinder safe and efficient job performance are also disqualifying. Remediable defects and/or curable diseases will not permanently disqualify an applicant for appointment but may result in the applicant's suspension from the appropriate list of eligible(s) pending submission of medical evidence or correction of the condition. Uncorrected distant vision must test at least 20/50 Snellen in one eye and 20/70 in the other, correctable with eyeglasses (contact lenses are not acceptable) to at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the other. Near vision must be sufficient to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters Normal depth perception and field of vision are required, as is the ability to distinguish basic colors.Applicants, with or without the use of a hearing aid, must have no hearing loss in either ear of more than 40 decibels in the 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz ranges. Education There is no educational substitution in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-14 level. Additional Information 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 Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics and serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interests and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements. This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually. 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. Click here for Telework Position Information Additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. 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.