Management and Program Analyst

Summary

Summary This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Administration and Management. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. Responsibilities For GS-0343-12: Develop briefing materials, options, and recommendations for Directorate and Agency leadership to consider resulting from participation on committees and workgroups. Conducts analysis on gaps in employee participation in required medical screenings and ensures employees and departmental personnel are informed when medical appointments are missed. Reviews and evaluates safety and occupational health status and trends; identifies areas in which program goals are being met, as well as problem areas where attention may be required. Correlate and consolidate resource data developed, draw conclusions, and prepare formal written reports on the impact of new regulations or proposed changes on program and organizational effectiveness, personnel, and administration of subordinate activities. Develop implementation plans for management improvements to ensure the continual improvement of the administrative functioning of the employee safety and health issues as they relate to the Medical Qualification Program. Serves as an MSHA contact between management, employees, DOL, OASAM regional offices, employee representatives and members of the medical community involved with the MSHA Medical Review Program. Ensures the agency and medical providers are complying with OSHA standards for testing. Respond to inquiries and administrative problems brought to BESH by MSHA staff, DOL, Congress, and Federal and State industry officials. Responsible for coordinating correspondence to employees and program areas regarding employee medical results. Conducts and participates in program audits, special projects, and studies. Establish new techniques and recommend appropriate courses of action to achieve results in meeting the existing and future needs of the medical screening programs and the safety program contracts. Develop, distribute, and provide training materials to support program area needs and help reduce the number and/or severity of occupational injuries and illnesses. Coordinate activities related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request processes. This includes evaluating and analyzing documents and drafting responses to FOIA requests. Process medical reimbursement payments for MSHA personnel. Review and analysis of MSHA employee occupational health and compensation-related programs, as it relates to the employees' medical qualifications. They review requests for reimbursement, validating the requirement, cost, and insurance payments, and process the claim for payment in coordination with other MSHA A&M divisions. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Management and Program Analyst, as described below. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities 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 must include at least five (5) of the following: Conducts analysis in support of Safety and occupational health decision making, developing briefs and providing safety and occupation health training; Maintain and track receipt of all physical exams, audiograms and/or medical documentation; Process medical reimbursement claims, cost and insurance payments; Ensures the agency and medical providers comply with OSHA standards for testing; Analyze technical occupational safety and health data and statistics; Advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; Prepare responses regarding confidential documents, report and communicate technical data both orally and in writing; Coordinate FOIA request processes by evaluating, analyzing, and drafting responses. Education There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-12 grade 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. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, 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 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. 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. For questions, please contact Kizzie Stokes at stokes.kizzie.a@dol.gov or 202-693-1000 X17907. Based on agency needs, 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. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Job Description

Summary This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Administration and Management. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. Responsibilities For GS-0343-12: Develop briefing materials, options, and recommendations for Directorate and Agency leadership to consider resulting from participation on committees and workgroups. Conducts analysis on gaps in employee participation in required medical screenings and ensures employees and departmental personnel are informed when medical appointments are missed. Reviews and evaluates safety and occupational health status and trends; identifies areas in which program goals are being met, as well as problem areas where attention may be required. Correlate and consolidate resource data developed, draw conclusions, and prepare formal written reports on the impact of new regulations or proposed changes on program and organizational effectiveness, personnel, and administration of subordinate activities. Develop implementation plans for management improvements to ensure the continual improvement of the administrative functioning of the employee safety and health issues as they relate to the Medical Qualification Program. Serves as an MSHA contact between management, employees, DOL, OASAM regional offices, employee representatives and members of the medical community involved with the MSHA Medical Review Program. Ensures the agency and medical providers are complying with OSHA standards for testing. Respond to inquiries and administrative problems brought to BESH by MSHA staff, DOL, Congress, and Federal and State industry officials. Responsible for coordinating correspondence to employees and program areas regarding employee medical results. Conducts and participates in program audits, special projects, and studies. Establish new techniques and recommend appropriate courses of action to achieve results in meeting the existing and future needs of the medical screening programs and the safety program contracts. Develop, distribute, and provide training materials to support program area needs and help reduce the number and/or severity of occupational injuries and illnesses. Coordinate activities related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request processes. This includes evaluating and analyzing documents and drafting responses to FOIA requests. Process medical reimbursement payments for MSHA personnel. Review and analysis of MSHA employee occupational health and compensation-related programs, as it relates to the employees' medical qualifications. They review requests for reimbursement, validating the requirement, cost, and insurance payments, and process the claim for payment in coordination with other MSHA A&M divisions. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Management and Program Analyst, as described below. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities 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 must include at least five (5) of the following: Conducts analysis in support of Safety and occupational health decision making, developing briefs and providing safety and occupation health training; Maintain and track receipt of all physical exams, audiograms and/or medical documentation; Process medical reimbursement claims, cost and insurance payments; Ensures the agency and medical providers comply with OSHA standards for testing; Analyze technical occupational safety and health data and statistics; Advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; Prepare responses regarding confidential documents, report and communicate technical data both orally and in writing; Coordinate FOIA request processes by evaluating, analyzing, and drafting responses. Education There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience at the GS-12 grade 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. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, 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 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. 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. For questions, please contact Kizzie Stokes at stokes.kizzie.a@dol.gov or 202-693-1000 X17907. Based on agency needs, 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. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.