Supervisory Research General Engineer, GS-0801-14 and GS-0801-15

NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory is seeking a leader to serve as Chief of the Mining Injury Prevention Branch.

 

The Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (PRL) is the largest mining health and safety laboratory in the world. The laboratory was created in 1910 and has a long and distinguished history of producing advances in worker safety and health.  PRL is located on the 180-acre Bruceton Research Center near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Pittsburgh is a modern metropolis that is rich in culture, history, sports, and education.  Its unique geography consists of a hilly terrain, rivers, bridges, and tunnels, which provide scenic views among the numerous hiking and biking trails and parks. Pittsburgh has been described by The New York Times as “the only city in America with an entrance.� Pittsburgh is noted for an affordable, low cost of living and award-winning schools. It is no wonder that Pittsburgh is the only place to be ranked “America’s Most Livable City� twice. Some of the benefits at our suburban campus include a cafeteria, credit union, day care center, fitness facility, and free parking all conveniently located on site.

 

PRL is recruiting a leader to serve as Chief of the Mining Injury Prevention Branch responsible for conceiving and directing major multi-phase investigations in the areas of ergonomics and machine safety, electrical safety, and mine communication system research.  We need an experienced and knowledgeable professional who can represent the Branch, Laboratory, and Institute at meetings, working groups, and technical committees with representatives of other Federal, state and local agencies; labor groups; private industry; foreign governments; professional societies; and other institutions.  We are looking for a technical expert with extensive knowledge in one or more of the following areas: ergonomics, machine safety, electrical safety, and communication system research.  Please note that a relocation/recruitment bonus may be authorized for this position. 

 

PRL’s products have significantly contributed to the incredible improvements seen in the mining industry, reducing the annual number of fatalities from over 3,000 in 1910 to 57 in 2005. PRL is recognized internationally for its unique laboratories and test facilities and frequently is part of international collaborations to improve mineworker health and safety. We welcome you to join this dynamic, innovative research center. 

 

If you wish to be considered for this position, you must apply at one of the following links:

Current and Former Federal Employees apply under HHS-CDC-T2-2008-0405

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=75401984&AVSDM=2008%2D09%2D04+00%3A03%3A02&Logo=0&q=1329795&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=94&SUBMIT1.y=22

All US Citizens apply under HHS-CDC-D2-2008-0326

 

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=75402073&AVSDM=2008%2D09%2D04+00%3A03%3A02&Logo=0&q=1329802&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=73&SUBMIT1.y=23

  If you would like to learn more about this position and other opportunities, please contact PRLRecruitment@cdc.gov