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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and well-being of our people here and around the world. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal institute within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH is a research agency that focuses on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. What We Do Our mission is to develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice. This exciting career opportunity for a General Engineer is with the Spokane Mining Research Division. The Spokane Mining Research Division is part of the NIOSH Mining Program. The Program serves as the focal point for miner safety and health research at NIOSH. Located in beautiful Spokane, Washington, we operate a state-of-the‑art facility in a growing city that offers a well‑balanced lifestyle with many outdoor activities, cultural events, and high‑quality schools! This job is open to: U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Location: Spokane, WA Salary: $75,068 - $116,969 per year Work Schedule: Full-Time Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Appointment Type: Permanent What we are looking for Applicants must meet the basic engineering qualification requirements and the applicable experience or education requirements for the grade level. How you will be evaluation Resume Requirement: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Transcripts or proof of certification are required *Note: You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position. Position Description: The person in this role will be responsible for conducting mining and ground control research with a group of multidisciplinary researchers on the team. The team focuses on reducing hazards to mine workers through applied laboratory and field research. What you'll be doing day to day: As a General Engineer, you will carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined below: Design, initiate, and conduct basic and applied research addressing mining health and safety issues. Lead and perform field and laboratory investigations, data collections, and technical assessments aimed at reducing mining-related injuries and fatalities Apply engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to develop applied solutions for occupational safety and health challenges. Utilize data-analysis methods and tools to accurately analyze, interpret, and communicate engineering and scientific findings. Plan, coordinate, and manage research projects to ensure successful completion by collaborating with industry stakeholders, contractors and cross-functional teams to provide relevant results in a timely manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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