Business and Career Opportunities (Jobs)

July 16, 2012

07/15/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-NY-BLS-45
Location Name:
Buffalo,New York
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Economics Assistant
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, July 16, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, July 30, 2012
Job Status:
Part-Time
Salary:
$15.38 to $19.99 / Per Hour
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 05
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located with the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Boston Region, Division of Price Programs, Consumer Price Branch, Buffalo, NY. TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: THIS IS A PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION 16-32 HOURS. The initial average hours per week will be 22 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. *Salary will begin at $15.38 per hour at time of appointment

Immigration Program Analyst

07/15/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-ETA-065
Location Name:
Washington DC Metro Area,District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Employment and Training Administration
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, July 16, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, July 30, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC). OFLC provides national leadership and policy guidance to carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary of Labor under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, concerning foreign nationals seeking admission to the United States in order to work. OFLC issues labor certifications, as appropriate, which may lead to U.S. employers being able to hire foreign workers temporarily or permanently to fill jobs essential to the economy when there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to perform the job. OFLC directly administers the employment-based immigration programs for which it has responsibility through two National Processing Centers and the National Prevailing Wage Center. This position serves as an analyst supporting OFLC functions related to the efficiency and effectiveness of line program operations in meeting goals and objectives. The incumbent functions as an expert in various aspects of program operations. The position has been established to advise management on the effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency of programs operations.

Mine Safety and Health Assistant (Office Automation)

07/15/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-SF-MSHA-081
Location Name:
Elko,Nevada
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Compliance Inspection And Support
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, July 16, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, July 30, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$34,907.00 to $45,376.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
06 to 06
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act), and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions in the Nation’s mines. This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Western District Metal and Nonmetal (MNM), Elko Field Office, in Elko, NV. The incumbent provides program and administrative support, as well as liaison duties in direct support of the supervisor and a cadre of Mine Safety and Health Inspectors. The full performance level of this position is GS-06. Relocation expenses will not be paid. This position is inside the bargaining unit. This is also being advertised under job opportunity number MS-12-SF-MSHA-082 for status applicants, i.e., current or former career or career conditional federal employees and individual eligible under special appointment authorities.

Information Technology Specialist (APPSW)

07/15/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-BLS-OT-150
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, July 16, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, July 30, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$54,032.00 to $70,236.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position serves as an IT Specialist (APPSW) reporting to a Branch Chief in a Division of the Office of Technology and Survey Processing. BLS is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the DOL. This position has promotion potential to 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. Applications for this announcement will be accepted online by clicking the “Apply Online” button.

Industrial Hygienist

07/15/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-OSHA-71
Location Name:
Wichita,Kansas
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Industrial Hygiene
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, July 16, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, July 30, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$38,790.00 to $61,678.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
Location: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region VII -Wichita, Kansas Area Office Bargaining Unit: NCFLL Salary range: GS-07 $38,790 – $50,431 per annum GS-09 $47,448 – $61,678 per annum Relocation expenses will not be paid. Please submit a copy of your college transcript/s (in English). Failure to submit all college transcripts will receive an ineligible rating.

Apprenticeship and Training Representative

07/12/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-BOS-OA-98
Location Name:
Boston,Massachusetts
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Employment and Training Administration
Occupation Code:
Apprenticeship And Training
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Friday, July 13, 2012
Closing Date:
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$51,871.00 to $67,427.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Apprenticeship (OA), Boston Region. ETA/OA provides technical assistance to States which provide workforce development services to various adult and youth populations. This position has promotion potential to the grade of GS-13. This position is outside the Bargaining Unit No Relocation expenses will be available. 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” and “Required Documents” sections of the announcement to ensure submission of a complete application package.

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Coal Electrical)

07/12/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-PHIL-MSHA-0088
Location Name:
Morgantown,West Virginia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Mine Safety And Health Inspection Series
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Friday, July 13, 2012
Closing Date:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$68,809.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 to 12
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Mine Safety and Health Administration Coal District 3 located in Morgantown, WV. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. The incumbent conducts a variety of on site safety and health inspections and investigations of electrical facilities, systems, and equipment in all types of coal mines. The incumbent is also responsible for enforcing the mine safety and health laws and promoting safety and health in all types of coal mines (both surface and underground), preparation plants, and related facilities, including those known to have serious or persistent safety and health problems.

Research Mathematical Statistician

07/12/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Job Announcement Number:
DE-12-BLS-SM-147
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Mathematical Statistics
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Friday, July 13, 2012
Closing Date:
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position serves as a Research Mathematical Statistician in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Survey Methods Research (OSMR), Mathematical Statistics Research Center whose mission is to improve the accuracy of survey data and published estimates, improve the efficiency of BLS data-collection and estimation methods and provide general mathematical statistics research support to BLS. BLS is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, and other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the DOL. This position has promotion potential to the grade GS-14 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. A writing sample may be required at the time of the interview. Applications for this announcement will be accepted online by clicking the “Apply Online” button below.