Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Conduct surveys/inspections throughout all phases of exercises/operations. Maintain the quality of Safety Programs; make recommendations for improvements. Formulate, develop, organize, execute, and assess the Command Units, their subordinate elements, and associated activities. Research, study, and evaluate operations and risks that occur during tactical, combat, field operations, and exercises. Work with Supervisors on correcting safety issues through engineer controls, i.e. personal protective clothing/equipment. Provide technical safety advice to a variety of audiences. Conduct investigations, reporting, and analysis of off-duty injury and property damage accidents as identified for training and tactical accidents. Provide staff support to subordinate commands and serve as the senior professional and technical consultant on all safety matters. Coordinate with other activities, i.e. Fire Protection, Medical, Law Enforcement, etc., to execute program objectives. Speak for, and represent, the Command on committees and councils dealing with safety program matters. Approve short- and long-range plans for the Safety Office to include identifying and preparing budget input for Command Operating Budget cycles and current budget year executions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain a valid stateside driver's license. Must have completed Level I Skills related training as outlined in the Army Career Program (CP-12) Master Training Plan or within one year of appointment. This is an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL (E-E) position subject to deployment. Incumbent is deployable (world-wide) with military units assigned/attached to the Army Reserve in support of tactical, contingency, and field operations for up to 365 days. Prior to appointment to the position, employee will pass a pre-employment deployment medical examination and yearly thereafter in accordance with the Combat Command personal deployment guidance (current CENTCOM MOD). Prior to appointment to the position, employee will sign a statement agreeing to the Emergency Essential conditions of employment. Incumbent is required to sign a mobility agreement. Must pass physical examination and be physically able to perform job requirements for extended periods of time. This position may be covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle driver's license within 30 days of employment and be able to maintain the same. This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position may involve exposure to hazardous materials and/or extreme temperatures. Incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or irregular duty hours commensurate with mission. Employee must pass a medical examination and receive required immunizations for the overseas/deployed location. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Managing safety or occupational health program elements; 2.) Developing and recommending safety and occupational health programs or policies to higher level officials; 3.) Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; 4.) Evaluating existing safety programs or inspecting workplaces to determine possible hazards; 5.) Applying safety and occupational health knowledge to reduce or control hazards; and 6.) Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability
Oral Communication
Public Safety and Security
Safety and Health
Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Control
Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) . click apply for full job details

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