The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is accepting applications for Summer 2025 Student Volunteers. MSHA works to prevent death, illness, and injury in mining; and to promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006.
Administrative Support (1 position in Washington, DC/Arlington, VA) and Data Analyst (1 Position in Washington DC/Arlington, VA) Enforcement: - Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is preferred. - Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines. - Ability to research, analyze and evaluate information. - An interest in public administration, public policy, or public service. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively in an in-office, telework, or combination of both (hybrid) work setting (if applicable). - Ability to work well in a team environment. Data Analyst (PEIR) (Washington, DC/Arlington, VA): - Ability to create tables and formulas and other statistical programs such as R, SAS, Python, and/or Tableau. - Ability to evaluate and verify data quality, accuracy, and/or limitations. - Conduct statistical analyses and prepares data. - Apply statistical theories and techniques to create and distribute data reports and other correspondence. - Make recommendations on data findings and solutions for program improvement. Policy Analyst (PEIR) (Washington, DC/Arlington, VA): - Ability to research, analyze and evaluate information. - An interest in public administration, public policy, or public service. - Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines. - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
In order to be eligible for this opportunity you must be able to obtain academic credit from your institution OR a third-party stipend of at least $15.00 per hour or higher if the locality you are selected for has a higher minimum wage than $15.00. MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ENFORCEMENT - MANAGEMENT OFFICE The Enforcement Management Office within MSHA's Mine Safety and Health Enforcement (MSHE) Program oversees and supports the implementation of the MSHE goals and objectives. This office is responsible for managing administrative functions, coordinating with various MSHE Districts and Offices, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Type of Position: Administrative Support Duties: - Assist with processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, gaining exposure to FOIA policies and procedures. - Provide administrative support to the Enforcement Management Office, including maintaining records and organizing files. - Coordinate with various divisions and districts to retrieve and organize requested information. - Prepare drafts and assist with correspondence. - Support management with administrative tasks as needed. The position in the Enforcement Management Office is ideal for a candidate looking to develop administrative skills. MINE SAFTY AND HEALTH ENFORCEMENT - DIVISION OF HEALTH The Division of Health in the Mine Safety and Health Enforcement (MSHE) Program area is responsible for performing the Agency's enforcement activities by coordinating the administration of functions as they relate to alleviating existing and potential health problems in the mining industry. Type of Position: Data Analyst Duties: - Assist in reviewing pertinent health regulations, health inspection procedures, and program policy. - Assist in reviewing health exposure data, analyzing trends, and disseminating results to health specialists and supervisors. - Assist health specialists and supervisors in all health-related matters to support the Districts and Field Offices in meeting their Agency goals. The position in the Enforcement Health Division is ideal for a candidate looking to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - PEIR Program Evaluation and Information Resources (PEIR) manages MSHA's program evaluations, data processes, reporting, analytics, Mine Emergency Operations (MEO), and serves as the liaison between MSHA and DOL's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for MSHA's information technology (IT) program. Type of Position: Data Analyst Duties: - Create and distribute data reports and other correspondence. - Provide evaluation and research support. - Maintain databases. - Identify, download and conduct data analysis and queries from various sources. - Create tables and formulas in excel and other statistical programs such as R, SAS, Python, and/or Tableau. - Assist in survey programs operations, and preparation of analytical reports. The position of Data Analyst in the PEIR Program Area is ideal for a candidate pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics or Mathematics. Type of Position: Policy Analyst: Duties: - Support Special Research Projects. - Gather reporting requirements and design queries and publish reports. - Consolidate data development, drawing conclusions and recommending program improvement. - Review MSHA policy and procedure documents. - Design queries using MSHA's business intelligence tool and publishing key indicator results. - Ensures reoccurring reports are delivered. The position of Policy Analyst in the PEIR Program Area is ideal for a candidate pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Health Policy or English.