Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The duty location for this position is Spokane, WA. This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-CDC-MP-26-13030945 under merit promotion procedures. Please review this announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a General Engineer, you will: Design, initiate, and conduct basic and applied research addressing mining health and safety issues. Lead and perform field and laboratory investigations, data collections, and technical assessments aimed at reducing mining-related injuries and fatalities Apply engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to develop applied solutions for occupational safety and health challenges. Utilize data-analysis methods and tools to accurately analyze, interpret, and communicate engineering and scientific findings. Plan, coordinate, and manage research projects to ensure successful completion by collaborating with industry stakeholders, contractors and cross-functional teams to provide relevant results in a timely manner.
Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments. Resume Requirement Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Basic Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a question addressing whether you meet the Basic Requirement for this position, as described in this announcement. Minimum Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement. Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified. Assessment Process USA Hire Assessment You are required to complete a USA Hire assessment for this position. HR Resume Review Human Resource (HR) Specialists will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience. Applicants who successfully pass all of the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the assessments, to be considered for this position. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Data Analysis and Interpretation Decision Making Flexibility General Engineering Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Program Evaluation Knowledge Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13030233