Total 3 job vacancies by Mine Safety and Health Administration

Conducts mine safety and health conferences for the review of issued citations and orders in accordance with procedures contained in Title 30 CFR part 100 in an attempt to mediate and resolve disputes before they are heard in a more formal setting.

Examines all the evidence of the case (including the circumstances under which the citations/orders were issued), hears arguments regarding the severity of the violations and/or amount of assessed penalties and considers all relevant information before making a final decision to either sustain, modify, or vacate each citation and/or orders scheduled for discussion.

Provides expert technical advice and guidance on MSHA policies and procedures regarding the conference process, and resolves complaints and conflicts which arise in their application and interpretation.

Authorized by MSHA and SOL to serve as the MSHA representative at judicial hearings before a Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

Coordinates conference information regarding the status of violations under consideration for knowing or willful investigations under Section 110(c) of the Mine Act with the District's SSI/CLR.

Reviews requests for conferences submitted by alleged violators who wish to discuss the facts surrounding a citation and/or order issued during an inspection and determining whether or not a conference is warranted.

Prepares legal research through document reviews of relevant information about the specific citation or order being contested, including MSHA policy memoranda, manuals and legal decisions detailing rule interpretations and court cases.

Prepares pre- and post trial pleadings and discovery, including including pre-hearing orders and post-trial briefs.

Prepares and presents a variety of written correspondence, including researching and responding to congressional inquiries and deliberating policy issues having and impact on conference activities.

Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.

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.

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.