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Mine Safety and Health Inspector Positions On-Site Federal Employment Screening
Mine Safety and Health Inspector Positions
On-Site Federal Employment Screening


The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is looking for motivated professionals committed to ensuring the health and safety of our Nation's miners. If that describes you, attend one of our on-site employment screenings held throughout the United States to be considered for a Mine Safety and Health Inspector position. Upon successful completion of math and writing tests, you will be interviewed by MSHA managers and supervisors for possible employment opportunities. If you are selected, you will be hired as a Federal Career Intern and placed in a formal training program designed to prepare you for a career as a Mine Safety and Health Inspector. For information on MSHA Inspector positions, including physical and testing requirements and the Federal Career Intern Program, please refer to the Questions and Answers below.

Why work for us? MSHA is a Federal government agency dedicated to sending Miners home safe and healthy….every shift, every day. We offer health, life, and long-term care insurance; a stable retirement program, including a tax-deferred savings plan; generous annual, sick, and holiday leave; a 40-hour work week; travel reimbursement; and, flexible spending accounts for medical and dental expenses. Inspector positions are generally filled at the GS-9 level. Locality pay may apply, depending on the job location.

Seating for employment screenings will be limited, so advance registration is strongly encouraged. To-register, go to www.msha.gov, click on 'Jobs at MSHA', select the job in your area, read and follow the application procedures, and submit your application. Employment screening reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis and will be based on the date your application is received by the MSHA Human Resources Division in Arlington, Virginia. Indicate the locations for which you are applying and if you are claiming veteran's preference. Incomplete applications which do not include your phone number, address, and information on citizenship and basic qualification requirements will not be considered. On-line applications are encouraged to ensure timely notification of your eligibility to attend the employment screening session. If you mail your application, timely notification cannot be guaranteed due to possible mail delays. You must be available for on-site interviews and/or testing for each location to which you apply. Travel and transportation expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.

You must provide a current valid photo ID (such as a driver's license) and a complete job application (e.g., resume) to participate in the job screening. Completed applications will be accepted on-site at the beginning of the employment screening sessions on a first-come, first-serve basis for available seating. If you are excluded from the screening because seating capacity is reached, your application will be considered for a future employment screening session for your location. Late arrivals may not be evaluated.

You may also mail your application to: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Human Resources Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2160, Arlington, VA 22209-3939, ATTN: MSHA (Announcement #). Applications will be accepted until closing date of the announcement or by the date that maximum seating capacity is reached, whichever is earlier. MSHA is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

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