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Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The Required Documents section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
09/27/2024 to 10/25/2024
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Salary
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—Current DOL policy requires employees to work on-site at least 5 days per pay-period.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Senior Executive
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
Yes
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
DOL-SES-OSHA-24-12384768-BA
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Control number
811549000
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
All qualified candidates may apply. Current and/or former Senior Executive candidates must submit appropriate documentation to receive credit for non-competitive consideration.
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Duties
- The incumbent provides executive leadership and direction in the formulation, development, and execution of assigned program functions that are carried out by subordinate employees working under the supervision of Office Directors in the following offices: Office of Construction Standards and Guidance; Office of Engineering Services; and Office of Construction Services.
- Develops and promulgates construction safety standards and regulations (with economic analysis support from the Directorate of Standards and Guidance and legal support from the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) to ensure safe working conditions for the nation's construction workers.
- Coordinates with and provides assistance to other regulatory agencies on the implementation and enforcement of major construction safety and health requirements.
- Provides technical assistance and develops compliance directives, guidelines, interpretations, policies, and clarifications of occupational safety standards relating to the construction industry.
- Provides advice to SOL on matters regarding the appeal and settlement of construction cases in litigation.
- Develops realistic and effective OSHA enforcement programs for the construction industry and participates in incorporating these programs into comprehensive programs for inspections and investigations undertaken by field compliance officers. Develops pertinent regulations, procedures, manuals, and instruction, as necessary.
- The incumbent is responsible for providing executive leadership and direction in the formulation, development, and execution of assigned program functions that are carried out by subordinate employees working under the supervision of the Office Directors.
- Serves as the principal conduit of construction safety information from the Assistant Secretary and the executive staff of the National Office to the Regional program managers.
- Formulates targeting strategies for directing construction safety and health inspections conducted by Federal OSHA and States with approved state plans under Section 18 of the OSH Act of 1970 to construction projects and contractors with high rates or large numbers of occupational injuries and illness.
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Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.
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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must meet Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.
- Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered.
- Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
- Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
- If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a broad background in the administrative or managerial aspects of safety engineering, safety management or industrial hygiene or a combination of directly related functions or comparable work, which has demonstrated abilities of the candidate to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must demonstrate managerial ability or potential to perform in a managerial capacity at a senior management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the Federal service).
To qualify for this position, all applicants must write narrative responses detailing accomplishments that would satisfy each of the ECQs and MTQs. You must address each ECQ and MTQ separately. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible.
MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In writing your responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), your narrative must address each ECQ separately. Each ECQ should contain at least two examples describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. NARRATIVE RESPONSES TO ECQS MUST NOT EXCEED 10 SINGLE-SPACED PAGES. For additional guidance, applicants may visit the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Senior Executive Qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide.
1. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In writing your narrative responses to the MTQs, please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. APPLICANTS SHOULD LIMIT THEIR NARRATIVE RESPONSES TO ONE (1) SINGLE-SPACED PAGE PER EACH MTQ WITH A FONT SIZE NO SMALLER THAN POINT 12.
- Experience leading, directing, and understanding relationships which exist between OSHA, state and local governments, trade associations, unions, and private industry.
- Knowledge of safety and health programs gained through extensive practical experience and/or education that enable the incumbent to direct a comprehensive program of occupational safety and health.
- Extensive experience managing and directing a large, interdisciplinary, professional and diverse organization involving complex program priorities/policies in the Private or Public sector.
Education
This position does not have a Positive Educaton Requirement.
Additional information
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, 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
Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your experience and your responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, your application will be rated ineligible.
Current/Former Career SES or SES Candidate Development graduates who have been certified by OPM must provide a narrative response to address each of the MTQ's, but need not address the ECQs. In order to successfully complete the online application process you must input the term, noncompetitive eligible in the text boxes for each of the ECQs. You must submit a Standard Form 50 that documents your SES Career appointment or a copy of your OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program certificate.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Thoroughly review the following list to determine the documentation you need to submit. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date (i.e.,10/25/2024 ) to receive consideration. If you fail to submit the required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated ineligible.
- Resume: All applicants must provide a resume that includes prior employment history. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the ECQs and MTQs. If not, HR may amend your overall rating to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content.
- Narrative Statements: Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each of the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQS) and each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). All applicants must upload a document (e.g., PDF, Word document, etc.) that addresses the ECQ and MTQ criteria outlined in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Documents referring the reviewer to See Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address all of the ECQs and/or MTQs will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.
Important Note to Non-Competitive Candidates (i.e., Current/Former Career SES members and/or graduates of a certified SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP).
- To receive consideration, non-competitive candidates must provide an SF-50 or proof of completion from an OPM-certified SESCDP.
- Non-competitive candidates are not required to provide ECQ statements; however, such candidates must upload a statement into the ECQ document field that states they are non-competitive eligible.
- Non-competitive candidates must provide detailed MTQ narrative statements for each mandatory qualification.
Applicants are encouraged to provide the following documents, only if applicable:
- SF-50 - Documentation of status as a current federal employee or career SES appointment.
- Certificate of completion of OPM-certified SES Candidate Development Program.
- Copy of most recent performance appraisal. (optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
Important - Save your information before the 30-minute system timeout! For help, go to the USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including your Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a checkmark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit the Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate the Application.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.
Agency contact information
Brittany Acey
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
The Division of Executive Resources will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the mandatory technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. A subject matter expert may be consulted in the initial review. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking to determine the best qualified candidates. The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official about the top candidates that s/he should interview. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Thoroughly review the following list to determine the documentation you need to submit. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date (i.e.,10/25/2024 ) to receive consideration. If you fail to submit the required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated ineligible.
- Resume: All applicants must provide a resume that includes prior employment history. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the ECQs and MTQs. If not, HR may amend your overall rating to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content.
- Narrative Statements: Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each of the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQS) and each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). All applicants must upload a document (e.g., PDF, Word document, etc.) that addresses the ECQ and MTQ criteria outlined in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Documents referring the reviewer to See Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address all of the ECQs and/or MTQs will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.
Important Note to Non-Competitive Candidates (i.e., Current/Former Career SES members and/or graduates of a certified SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP).
- To receive consideration, non-competitive candidates must provide an SF-50 or proof of completion from an OPM-certified SESCDP.
- Non-competitive candidates are not required to provide ECQ statements; however, such candidates must upload a statement into the ECQ document field that states they are non-competitive eligible.
- Non-competitive candidates must provide detailed MTQ narrative statements for each mandatory qualification.
Applicants are encouraged to provide the following documents, only if applicable:
- SF-50 - Documentation of status as a current federal employee or career SES appointment.
- Certificate of completion of OPM-certified SES Candidate Development Program.
- Copy of most recent performance appraisal. (optional)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
Important - Save your information before the 30-minute system timeout! For help, go to the USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including your Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a checkmark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit the Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate the Application.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.
Agency contact information
Brittany Acey
- Address
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
The Division of Executive Resources will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the mandatory technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. A subject matter expert may be consulted in the initial review. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking to determine the best qualified candidates. The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official about the top candidates that s/he should interview. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Brittany Acey
- Address
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US