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Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-BOS-OWCP-44
Location Name:
New York, New York
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
Occupation Code:
Nurse
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Monday, February 11, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$77,585.00 to $100,859.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 to 12
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Office of Workers Compensation Programs, District Office at 201 Varick Street, New York, New York. What is ICTAP ELIGIBILITY? An Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligible is a displaced permanent federal civilian employee who has been notified by their agency that they are to be separated due to reduction in force or their position has been abolished. See below for required proof: Federal employees seeking Career Transition Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. CTAP/ ICTAP eligibles must submit the following (all four are required): An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation, which shows that you were declared displaced or surplus while serving as a career or career conditional competitive service employee, in tenure group 1 or 2, OR are a current or former Executive Branch agency employee in the excepted service serving on an appointment without time limit, at grade levels GS-15 or equivalent and below, and who has been conferred noncompetitive appointment eligibility and special selection priority by statute for positions in the competitive service; An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation which shows the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy; CTAP eligibles : a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice; a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation; your agency's certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). ICTAP eligibles : a copy of your RIF separation notice, a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; an OPM notice that your disability annuity has been (or will be) terminated; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for a disability retirement and will receive the special OPM annuity. A copy of a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent (not required if you are an ICTAP eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement).

Job Announcement Number:
DH-13-HRC-OWCP-122
Location Name:
Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia;Washington DC, District of Columbia (20210)
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
Occupation Code:
Medical Officer
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Friday, February 01, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
15 to 15
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Planning, Policy and Standards in Washington, DC. The incumbent of this position serves as the Medical Director with oversight of medical and rehabilitation programs of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Responsibilities include developing, directing, and evaluating the medical aspects of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The incumbent serves as the technical expert, providing medical opinions and technical advice concerning claims; and establishing medical standards for all phases of the OWCP medical programs. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SERVES AS PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE USE OF OPM'S DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY. ALL APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE SELECTING OFFICIAL FOR CONSIDERATION. THE RULE OF THREE, VETERAN'S PREFERENCE, AND TRADITIONAL RATING AND RANKING OF APPLICANTS DO NOT APPLY TO THIS VACANCY. This position is outside of the bargaining unit. GS-15 is the full performance level of this position. This position requires, at most, frequent or quarterly travel. Physician's Compability Allowance may be offered. This position has an educational requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts to document that you have met the education requirement. SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS INSTRUCTED IN THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.

Job Announcement Number:
PW-13-SF-WHD-022
Location Name:
Honolulu, Hawaii
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Wage and Hour Division
Occupation Code:
Investigation Student Trainee
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$31,960.00 to $51,469.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 07
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
Relocation expenses are not authorized. Selectee must be prepared to report to the official duty location identified in the official job offer and enter on duty by March 25, 2013. This is an appointment under the DOL Recent Graduates program. The program duration is one year. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service. Appointee must sign a DOL Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement. The entire duration of the Recent Graduate Appointment constitutes a trial period. Appointee must be a U.S. citizen in order to be eligible for conversion to a permanent position in the competitive service upon completion of the program. The mission of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is to protect the rights of the nation's workers through enforcement of several Acts: the Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Employee Polygraph Protection Act; field sanitation and housing standards in the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and a number of employment standards and worker protections provided in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Additionally, the WHD administers and enforces the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act and other statutes applicable to Federal contracts for construction and for the provision of goods and services. This position is located in the DOL, WHD, in Honolulu, HI. At least five positions will be filled through this vacancy. If additional vacancies become available, additional selections will be made. Salary ranges: GS-05: $31,960 to $41,544 per annum GS-07: $39,589 to $51,469 per annum The full performance level of this position is GS-12. This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-SF-WHD-037
Location Name:
Honolulu, Hawaii
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Wage and Hour Division
Occupation Code:
Wage And Hour Investigation Series
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$31,960.00 to $51,469.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 07
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
Relocation expenses are not authorized. Selectee must be prepared to report to the official duty location identified in the official job offer and enter on duty by March 25, 2013. The application process for this announcement includes the completion of an on-line assessment. Because the primary mode of communication throughout the application process is via e-mail and this is a compressed hiring effort to fill vacancies before the end of March, applicants should check their e-mail frequently and be prepared to respond to notices within the specified timeframes or they may not receive further consideration in the process. Please note that you must take the assessment for the grade level(s) and location(s) identified in your notice(s) in order to receive consideration. The mission of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is to protect the rights of the nation's workers through enforcement of several Acts: the Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Employee Polygraph Protection Act; field sanitation and housing standards in the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and a number of employment standards and worker protections provided in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Additionally, the WHD administers and enforces the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act and other statutes applicable to Federal contracts for construction and for the provision of goods and services. This position is located in the DOL, WHD, in Honolulu, HI. At least five positions will be filled through this vacancy. If additional vacancies become available, additional selections will be made. Salary ranges: GS-05: $31,960 to $41,544 per annum GS-07: $39,589 to $51,469 per annum The full performance level of this position is GS-12. This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-NY-BLS-16
Location Name:
New York, New York
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Economics Assistant
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Job Status:
Part-Time
Salary:
$16.92 to $21.99 / Per Hour
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 05
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
These positions are located with the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics New York Region, Division of Price Programs, Consumer Price Branch. Work concentrated in Staten Island and Brooklyn, NY. May also include Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. KIND OF APPOINTMENT: THIS IS A PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION 16-32 HOURS. The initial average hours per week will be 26 hours may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. This is not a job for a person who needs full-time work or who cannot be available for work when it is required, including a mix of day, evening and weekend hours. This position will not lead to a permanent full-time position. This position is a field representative position in a regional Division of Price Programs. Incumbents of the position have responsibility for the collection of data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Assignments are designed to develop technical competence in the CPI Program. NOTE: Visits to residences are necessary and evening and weekend work is scheduled. Work in retail stores is typically completed during normal business hours. In addition, you must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics training center in Washington, D.C. two times during the first 18 months for mandatory classroom training as follows: Two (2) week introductory commodities and services training and One (1) week of advanced data collection; Additionally, you will attend mandatory Housing survey training in your local area during the first year. VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED - Driving conditions will include highway and local streets, and driving at night and in adverse weather conditions. This position has promotion potential to the grade of GS-07. This position is inside the Bargaining Unit. YOU SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU WISH FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button below. Please carefully read and follow the instructions described under the "How to Apply" section of the announcement to ensure submission of a complete package.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-BOS-WHD-45
Location Name:
Albany, New York;Buffalo, New York
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Wage and Hour Division
Occupation Code:
Wage And Hour Investigation Series
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Monday, February 11, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$32,089.00 to $51,677.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 07
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
These positions are located in the Albany and Buffalo, NY offices of the Wage and Hour Division. The WHD enforces Federal minimum wage, overtime pay,record keeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The WHD also enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act(EPPA), the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act(MSPA), field sanitation and housing standards in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections provided in the immigration law. Additionally, the WHD administers and enforces the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act and other statutes applicable to Federal contracts for construction and for the provision of goods and services. This position is inside the bargaining unit. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. The salary listed above is for the Buffalo position. The salary for the Albany position is as follows: GS-5 $31,315-$40,706.00 GS-7 $38,790-$50,431.00

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-MSHA-031
Location Name:
Arlington, Virginia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Program Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Friday, March 01, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
15 to 15
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
Also being advertised as job #MS-13-MSHA-030 for status & "Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)" eligible applicants and the following non-competitive authorities: Veterans 30% or more compensable; persons w/disabilities; present/former Peace Corps personnel and former Peace Corps volunteers. To be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs. This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Directorate of Technical Support (TS). The TS Directorate is MSHA's engineering, scientific and testing arm for all mine safety and health requirements. The majority of TS employees are stationed at two field locations in Triadelphia, West Virginia and Bruceton, Pennsylvania. The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of TS, reporting directly to the Director of TS, a SES position. The incumbent shares full responsibility for and/or participates in a coordinating capacity in all managerial and administrative functions. Permanent change in station (PCS) costs will NOT be authorized. This position is outside of the bargaining unit. Full performance levelis GS-15.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-OSHA-53
Location Name:
Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US);Washington DC, District of Columbia (20210)
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Safety Engineering
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013
Closing Date:
Monday, February 11, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$51,630.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 12
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Directorate of Standards and Guidance Office of Engineering Safety Washington, D.C. This position is located in the Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG), Office of Engineering Safety (OES). DSG is responsible for developing workplace safety standards, regulations, and guidance documents as well as standards to protect employees from exposure to toxic and carcinogenic substances, harmful physical agents, biological hazards and other health hazards; for determining and assigning priorities for standards research and development; for promulgating regulations to implement standards; and for all work related to the technical content of standards. OES contributes to the mission by advising and assisting DSG and the Agency in the formulation and execution of policy and plans for engineering safety standards and guidance. Salary range: GS-09: $51,630 - $67,114 per year GS-11: $62,467 - $81,204 per year GS-12: $74,872 - $97,333 per year (include Locality Pay) Promotion Potential: GS-12 Bargaining Unit - Local 12