Join the NIOSH Miner Safety team! The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has an exciting career opportunity for a Supervisory General Engineer within the NIOSH Mining Program. The Mining Program serves as the focal point for mining safety and health research at NIOSH. The person in this role will provide scientific leadership and supervision for mining safety and health research. They will plan and conduct complex laboratory and field studies, develop engineering solutions, oversee technical work, and apply research findings to advance occupational safety and health. As a Supervisory General Engineer, you will: Plan and conduct complex laboratory and field research to identify mining safety and health problems, analyze data, develop conclusions, and recommend engineering solutions. Lead research on unexplored engineering hazards where established theory or experimental guidance is limited; develop new approaches, methods, and lines of experimentation. Develop and design theoretical treatments, test procedures, and experimental methods to address significant occupational safety and health problems in mining. Provide scientific leadership and first-line supervision for a research team, establish priorities, assign work, review technical quality, and ensure timely completion. Supervise and develop staff through performance management, training, mentoring, recognition, staffing actions, and resolution of employee concerns. Prepare and oversee technical reports and scientific papers and communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, workshops, and consultations. Coordinate research with mining companies, government agencies, labor organizations, equipment manufacturers, and academia to support research objectives and stakeholder needs. Apply Today! NIOSH is now accepting applications for this leadership opportunity in mining safety and health research. Please carefully read the qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov to receive consideration.

Supervisory General Engineer - https:

//www.usajobs.gov/job/888769100

Closing Date:

10/28/2026

Who Can Apply:

Open to the Public This announcement is advertised under Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States Citizens or Nationals. Vacancies are available in the following locations: Spokane, Washington and Bruceton, Pennsylvania This position is located in a state-of-the-art facility in a growing community that offers a balanced lifestyle, abundant outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and excellent schools. Grade & Salary Range by

Location:

GS-0801-14

Bruceton, Pennsylvania $130,042-$169,060 Spokane, WA $126,432-$164,366

Basic Qualifications :

Degree:

Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

Required Documents:

Resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length and College transcript(s).

Telework eligible:

Yes—as determined by the agency policy

Recruitment, Relocation, and Moving Expenses:

May be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability.

Travel Required:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Benefits:

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about federal benefits, visit the Office of Personnel Management at www.opm.gov. to join NIOSH's mission to advance occupational safety and health through innovative research and engineering solutions that enhance worker well-being.

Pay:

$126,432.00 - $164,366.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person