Mine Safety and Health Specialist (Alternate Case Resolution Program Manager)

You must meet the Basic Requirements and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Mine Safety and Health Specialist (Alternate Case Resolution Program Manager), as described below. 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 (Individual Occupational Requirements) 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 and/or education 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 safety aspects of mining industry operations and processes; or evaluation, analysis or development of agency programs. Examples of creditable experience include: 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 Requirement: For GS-14: 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 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. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-14 includes at least five (5) of the following: Conduct investigations of discrimination complaints filed by miners, representatives of miners, or applicants for employment. Conduct investigations of possible knowing and or willful violations. Conducting 30 CFR Part 100 conferences. Representing an agency in legal proceedings or at judicial hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Preparing settlement motions, petitions, and/or final orders in legal proceedings Experience working with mining industry related processes and procedures that include health and safety standards, inspection procedures, violations and enforcement guidelines. Experience working with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, MINER Act, court decisions, and revised standards and regulations as they interface with the Acts and MSHA policies.
The position is in the Division of Accident Investigations as the alternative case resolution (ACR) program manager. They advise on the programs policy and ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of enforcement terminology, techniques, regulations, and policy. The position is a management official overseeing a major program that impacts the workforce and mission.