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Here are the most recent job announcements from the U.S. Department of Labor:


Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-PHIL-MSHA-0030
Location Name:
Norton, Virginia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Mining Engineering
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$38,790.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 11
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), District 5 in Norton,VA. Mine Safety and Health Administration's mission is to protect the safety and health of the Nation's miners by determining compliance with federal safety and health standards through inspections and investigations and working cooperatively with the mining industry, labor and the States to improve training programs aimed at preventing accidents and occupationally caused diseases.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-PHIL-MSHA-0028
Location Name:
Triadelphia, West Virginia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Mechanical Engineering
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$35,657.00 to $66,493.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of the Chief, Quality Assurance and Materials Testing Division, Approval and Certification Center (A&CC;) in Triadelphia, WV. This Division is responsible for developing and implementing programs related to the quality assurance provisions of Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) pertaining to mining products for which an approval action is required.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-DAL-BLS-0035
Location Name:
Lafayette, Louisiana
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Economics Assistant
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Job Status:
Part-Time
Salary:
$15.00 to $19.50 / Per Hour
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 05
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lafayette, Louisiana. The initial average hours per week will be 16-32 hours and may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. This is a mix of day, evening, and weekend hours. The Selectee will be duty stationed to the Lafayette, LA. Metropolitan Area and will initiate and transmit work from his/her home. NOTE: Visits to residences are necessary and evening and weekend work is scheduled. Assigned work may be located throughout the Lafayette, LA. Metropolitan Area. The majority of the work is performed in the field and out of the employees home. In addition, you must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Training Center in Washington, DC two times during the first 18 months. First time is a (2) week mandatory classroom training and the second time for a (1) week of mandatory classroom training. You will attend mandatory Housing Survey Training in your local area. This position has promotion potential to the grade of GS-07. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button below. The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-DAL-BLS-0036
Location Name:
Houston, Texas
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Economics Assistant
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 05, 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:
This position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Houston, TX. The initial average hours per week will be 16-32 hours and may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. This is a mix of day, evening, and weekend hours. The Selectee will be duty stationed to the Houston, TX Metropolitan Area and will initiate and transmit work from his/her home. NOTE: Visits to residences are necessary and evening and weekend work is scheduled. In addition, you must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Training Center in Washington, DC two times during the first 18 months. First time is a two week mandatory classroom training and the second time for a one week of mandatory classroom training. You will attend mandatory Housing Survey Training in your local area. This position has promotion potential to the grade of GS-07. Relocation expenses have not been authorized.

Job Announcement Number:
PW-13-HRC-ILAB-154
Location Name:
Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Office of the Secretary of Labor
Occupation Code:
Social Science Student Trainee
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Internships
Opening Date:
Friday, February 15, 2013
Closing Date:
Friday, February 22, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$42,209.00 to $54,875.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 07
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position will be located in the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (OCFT) Research and Policy Division, Bureau of International labor Affairs(ILAB). The office was created in 1993 in response to a request from Congress to investigate and report on child labor around the world. As domestic and international concern about child labor grew, OCFTs activities significantly expanded. Today, these activities include research on international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking; funding and overseeing cooperative agreements and contracts to organizations engaged in efforts to eliminate exploitive child labor around the world; and assisting in the development and implementation of U.S. government policy on international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues. This position has promotion potential to the GS-7. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-DAL-BLS-0038
Location Name:
Boise, Idaho
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Economics Assistant
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Job Status:
Part-Time
Salary:
$15.00 to $19.50 / Per Hour
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 05
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bosie, ID. The initial average hours per week will be 16-32 hours and may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. This is a mix of day, evening, and weekend hours. The Selectee will be duty stationed to the Bosie, ID. Metropolitan Area and will initiate and transmit work from his/her home. NOTE: Visits to residences are necessary and evening and weekend work is scheduled. In addition, you must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Training Center in Washington, DC two times during the first 18 months. First time is a (2) week mandatory classroom training and the second time for a (1) week of mandatory classroom training. You will attend mandatory Housing Survey Training in your local area. This position has promotion potential to the grade of GS-07. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button below. The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-HRC-WH-159
Location Name:
Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Wage and Hour Division
Occupation Code:
Support Services Administration
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$51,630.00 to $67,114.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Branch of Business Operations (BBO), Division of Administration, Office of Program Operations (OPO), Wage and Hour Division (WHD). The Branch plans and directs a wide-range of administrative and management services within the Wage and Hour Division to ensure the effective management of resources; ensures that the Division remains a viable and efficient organization responsive to the changing policy and program needs of the division. Full performance is at the GS-12 Level This position is inside the bargaining unit. This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-MSHA-039
Location Name:
Rosslyn, Virginia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Management And Program Analysis
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
14 to 14
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
Also being advertised as MS-13-MSHA-038 for status applicants. To be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs. Relocation expenses will NOT be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. The full performance level is GS-14. This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Directorate of Educational Policy and Development (EPD) Management Office. The incumbent of this position manages the Management Office and directs all administrative and management functions for the Educational Policy and Development Directorate. This includes the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Educational Field Service, Small Mine Office, Holmes Safety Association, State Grant Program and Brookwood Sago Grant Program. This position reports to the Director of EPD (a Senior Executive Service position).

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-HRC-OWCP-149
Location Name:
Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
Occupation Code:
Accounting
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 05, 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 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Planning, Policy and Standards (DPPS), Branch of Accounting and Financial Systems (BAFS). The mission of BAFS is to provide staff support to OWCP for planning and management and to provide central support services to OWCP Program components in the National Office and the field, in areas of financial management, accounting, analysis, planning, internal review and control, research, and general administrative services. The Accounting Officer serves as a key member of the DPPS staff, and principle advisor to the Director, DPPS on all accounting/fiscal issues. The incumbent also serves as the recognized Agency technical accounting expert and is responsible for financial systems supporting OWCP. This position is outside of the bargaining unit. GS-15 is the full performance level of this position. SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS INSTRUCTED IN THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-DAL-BLS-0037
Location Name:
Beaumont, Texas
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Economics Assistant
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Job Status:
Part-Time
Salary:
$15.00 to $19.50 / Per Hour
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 05
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Beaumont, TX. The initial average hours per week will be 16-32 hours and may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. This is a mix of day, evening, and weekend hours. The Selectee will be duty stationed to the Beaumont, TX Metropolitan Area and will initiate and transmit work from his/her home. NOTE: Visits to residences are necessary and evening and weekend work is scheduled. In addition, you must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Training Center in Washington, DC two times during the first 18 months. First time is a two week mandatory classroom training and the second time for a one week of mandatory classroom training. You will attend mandatory Housing Survey Training in your local area. This position has promotion potential to the grade of GS-07. Relocation expenses have not been authorized.