Mine Safety and Health Inspector - Portsmouth, United States - US Mine Safety and Health Administration

US Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Portsmouth, United States

3 weeks ago

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Duties:

This is a career ladder progression position; the duties described below are at the GS-11 level.

If selected at a grade below GS-11, the incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity, wherein the work is less complex in nature and the supervisor, or a senior level employee provides specific instruction and guidance.


At the GS-11 grade level, the incumbent:

  • Independently conducts a wide variety of onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of mining operations as applicable, mills, preparation plants and related facilities.
  • Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.
  • Promotes safety and health among mine operators and workers by directing and participating in safety and health training programs, meetings, demonstrations, mine rescue competitions, and related activities.
  • Provides technical advice and guidance to mine operators to help them solve problems and comply with mine safety and health requirements.
  • Assists mine operators in the planning of modifications to improve and/or correct deficiencies in the operation such as selecting and installing new equipment and changing materials or methods.
  • Promotes safety and health among mine operators and workers by directing and participating in safety and health training programs, meetings, demonstrations, mine rescue competitions, and related activities.
  • Serves as a MSHA representative and information source on mine safety and health.
  • Testifies at judicial hearings regarding notices of violations and orders of withdrawal.

Work Environment:

The incumbent inspects and/or investigates both surface and underground mining operations, as applicable, which is a very hazardous and stressful work environment surrounded by a high risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations.

In addition to the characteristically dark, wet, and cramped environment, underground mines contain noxious gases and fumes, and the danger of potentially explosive dust or gases, electrical fires, roof falls, and exposure to radiation.


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.
  • Requires a valid driver's license.
  • Subject to preemployment and random drug tests.
  • Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
  • Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
  • Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.

Qualifications:

The Mine Safety and Health Inspection Series, GS-1822, has basic requirements for positions covered by this standard. Applicants must meet the basic requirements (IOR) to qualify.

  • 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.
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To qualify for the GS-07 level:

Specialized Experience:

One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level, GS-05, of Federal service: On-site safety/health inspection, analysis, monitoring, or evaluation work in occupational health, or mining or closely related industries, such as building construction, excavation, and heavy industrial plant settings.


  • Examples of creditable experience in related nonmining work include work that provided the applicant with knowledge of ground control at building sites, safe worksite practices, and/or environmental conditions that affect the health of workers at foundries, mills, and other inherently dangerous industrial settings. For example, performance of safety and health inspection work at a steel mill would qualify at this grade level, but agricultural inspection work would not.
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Education:

One full academic year of graduate level education in a field of study such as mining engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, geology, chemistry, or other fields of study related to mine safety and health work.

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Combination of Experience and Education:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience listed above; the total percentage must equal at least 100%.
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To qualify for the GS-09 level:

Specialized Experience:

One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level, GS-07, of Federal service: Mining, mine engineering, or on-site mine safety and health inspection experience performing a full range of tasks and operating a variety of equipment in underground or surface mines, or mineral processing plants.

This includes practical mining experience i
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