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Salary $93,907 - $122,077 a year job type full-time
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Summary
These positions are located in the department of labor (dol), office of workers’ compensation programs (owcp), division of coal mine worker’s compensation (dcmwc)There are two vacancies for positions that will serve as the district directors overseeing the charleston, wv and/or columbus, oh district offices.
These positions are 100% telework eligible.
Responsibilities
The mission of the dcmwc is to administer the federal coal mine health and safety act of 1969, parts b&c, as amended (30 u.s.c901 etSeq.) by developing and adjudicating new claims for benefits, managing ongoing claims, authorizing and paying medical and compensation benefits to former coal miners and their survivors for total disability or death due to pneumoconiosis, a chronic dust disease of the lung arising out of employment in the nations’ coal mines.
This position is outside of the bargaining unit.
Selection(s) can be made at any advertised location.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Limited relocation incentive to charleston, wv and columbus, oh may be authorized.
If selected for this position, you will serve as a district director for the assigned office in which the incumbent will have overall responsibility for the effective and efficient administration and management of the dcmwc missionIn this capacity the incumbent exercises full technical and administrative responsibility for benefit programs, which affects the welfare and well-being of thousands of claimants whose claims fall within the jurisdiction of the district officeAs an expert, the incumbent serves as an authorized approving officer and has full responsibility for the payment of all benefits in dcmwc cases and has delegated authority to certify for payment by the united states treasury all sums (i.eMulti-millions) annually representing such benefits within the district officeThese offices are responsible for determining operator’s liability and the development and adjudication of newly filed claims.
Supervises the activities and operations to fulfill the requirements and responsibilities of the examinations, development, investigation, authorization, allowance and disallowance of claims under the fcmhsa.
Directs the activities and operations of the district officeCoordinates the work of the office, conduct quality control review of subordinates` work, and renders decisions on highly questionable or controversial cases.
Directs activities pursuant to the scheduling of medical examinations and procuring other medical evidence necessary to establish the precedent of the disease and the claimant`s inability to do specific physical tasks.
Overseas the securing of the results of ventilatory studies in order to determine whether the studies are technically acceptable and meet evidential standards.
Responsible for assuring that inquiries received from congress, the general public and other sources concerning the program or regarding the status of individual claims are prompt ly answered in an accurate and timely manner.
Determines priorities of case work and effects appropriate assignment of personnelCoordinates all activities to prevent backlogsReviews and makes recommendations in complex case situations which cannot be handled by subordinate claims examiners.
Participates in devising plans, work improvement programs, and implementing office directivesManages the district office in accordance with eeo policies, regulations, and plansImplements policies on occupational health while maintaining a safe and healthful working environment.
Travel required
Occasional travel - oversight, training and/or conference attendance.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion potential
14 - this position has no further promotion potential
Job family (series)
0991 worker`s compensation claims examining
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be at least 16 years old and a u.sCitizen.
Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
Requires supervisory probationary period if requirement has not been met.
Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.
Federal employees please note: your sf-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.eCompetitive/excepted)In some cases you may need to submit more than one sf-50.
Reference the `required documents` section for additional requirements.
Notification concerning covid-19 vaccinationsAs required by executive order 14043, federal executive branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 regardless of the employee`s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by lawIf selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against covid-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by november 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding with the agency (if later than november 22, 2021)The agency will provide additional information regarding which forms of documentation can be accepted and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.
Qualifications
In describing your experience, please be clear and specificWe will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Gs-14: applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, 13, in the federal serviceSpecialized experience are experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position demonstrating a thorough knowledge of workers compensation policies, regulations and processes in order to supervise the processing, adjudication and response of compensation claims and inquiriesExamples of specialized experience include:
Extensive experience in an office, agency or program applying workers` compensation laws, regulations, policies and procedures in a production environment, ensuring that claims are adjudicated fairly, efficiently and properly;
Experience in the examination, development, investigation, authorization, allowance or disallowance of claims in commercial, life, disability, benefits administration, or workers` compensation;
Delivering well-organized, informative oral presentations and written documents to organization leaders, employees, and the public regarding the adjudication of claims;
In addition, the applicant must demonstrate in his or her work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision such as communicating objectives, providing guidance and feedback to leadership and staff regarding mission related goals.
The foregoing may have been gained from: (1) experience in a federal or state disability, death, workers` compensation, pension, or other similar program; (2) practice of law which included cases related to such programs or (3) experience in an insurance/reinsurance company administering and adjudicating claims in the various commercial lines.
Education
There is no educational substitution for this position.
Additional information
Dol seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serveDol 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
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation factors (competencies) - all qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Administration and management: knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Organizational awareness: knows the organization`s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
Decision making: makes sound, well- informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to actionEven ill uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Planning and evaluating: organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long- term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Problem solving: identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Oral communication: expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Writing: recognizes or uses correct english grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Teaching others: helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references, and through other means (exInterview)Your evaluation may also include a review by an hr specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (exInterview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.)The examining office of human resources (ohr) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratingsYour resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responsesIf not, the ohr may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.
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Information for ctap[/ictap] eligible(s) only: if you are eligible for special priority selection under ctap [or ictap], you must be well-qualified for the position to receive considerationIctap/ctap eligible(s) will be considered `well-qualified` if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating schemeBe sure to review dol account eligibility questions #24 to reflect that you are applying as an ictap or ctap eligible and submit supporting documentation.
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High risk (hr)
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m(et) on the vacancy closing dateWarning: if you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will overwrite the 1st submissionAlso, do not upload password-protected documents.
The following documents are required from all applicants (please read carefully):
Are you a current or former federal employee? if applying as a status candidate with current or former federal service, please provide a copy of your last or most recent sf-50, `notification of personnel action” which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applyingYour sf-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, pay plan/pay schedule, series, and grade/pay band, and career statusMultiple sf-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.
Warning: an award sf-50 (exCash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive statusFor current dol employees, an award sf-50 does not indicate grade and step.
- resumes are required - provide a resume either by creating one in usajobs or uploading one from your computer and usajobs profileTo receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and the number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resumeWork duties must be listed with applicable employment entries to receive creditWe also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency, but will not disqualify candidates if not submittedIf not submitted during the application process, one may/will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extendedApplies to current and former federal employees.
The following documents are required if applicable:
- displaced employee placement documents - only required if requesting priority consideration under ictap/ctap eligibility.
- dd-214 - verifying military service, eligibility for consideration under the veterans employment opportunity act (veoa), and showing the character of discharge (exMember copy 4 and 2 are acceptable vsCopy 1 which is not acceptable to adjudicate veteran`s preference)
- special/non-competitive appointing authority documents - applicants who are eligible for consideration, and wish to be considered, under one of the following non-competitive hiring authorities must submit appropriate documentation (click on the links below to see the documentation requirements):
A) persons with severe disabilities (schedule a)
(b) 30% or more compensable disabled veterans (dav)
(c) former peace corps volunteers (pcv) or americorps vista or current/former peace corps employees (pce)
(d) military spouses (misp)
Land management eligible(s): a copy of your most recent notification of personnel action (sf-50 or equivalent) proving your eligibility for appointment under the land management workforce flexibility actThis service must have been performed in the competitive service, under a time-limited appointment in a land management agency, as defined by p.l114-328For more information, click here.
Cover letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current dol employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the e-verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Individuals with disabilities
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Peace corps & americorps vista
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Current federal employees w/ competitive status; former federal employees w/reinstatement eligibility; ictap and ctap eligibles in the local commuting area; veterans` employment opportAct (veoa) eligibles; land management workforce flexibility act eligibles; military spouse eligibles; peace corps & americorps vista eligibles; 30% or more disabled veteransAlso advertised as job # de-22-phil-owcp-0002 for non-status applicants; to be considered for each, apply to both jobs.
