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Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Healthcare and Science
Japan (On-Site/Office)
Duties
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing technical expertise in organization of multiple safety programs to include; oversee implementation of safety policies, safety program management, conducting safety inspections, record and provide installation wide training on safety, investigate accident/safety mishaps, compile data and devise corrective action to prevent future mishaps.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases
- This is a Non-Combat Essential (NCE) position. The incumbent must agree in writing to continue to perform the duties of the position in the event of an emergency, until relieved by proper authority. This position requires the employee to be screened from military recall status. When appropriate, the employee's dependents will be evacuated from the crisis zone with the same priority as other DoD-sponsored evacuees.
- The incumbent must meet all training requirements for a GS-11 Safety Specialist in accordance with MCO 5100.29C, Volume 1, Chapter 5 and NAVEDTRA 10076B which include the following: Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General and Construction Industries, and Mishap Investigations
- This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:
Tour of duty will be 24 months.
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to:
Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.
Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position
- You will directly supervise U.S. Civil Service, local national, and military personnel, performing the full range of supervisory and administrative duties.
- You will conduct performance evaluations of assigned personnel and provide guidance to subordinates on technical and administrative matters, recommend promotion and reassignment of subordinates; resolve grievances and complaints.
- You will oversee the management of Installation level traditional Safety and Occupational Health programs, also referred to as Marine Corps Core Safety Service
- You will oversee the management of Installation level non-traditional programs such as Private and Commercial Vehicle Licensing programs, and Load Testing and Inspection program of Weight Handling, Ordnance Handling, and Material Handling Equipment.
- You will assist the Director and Deputy Director, providing expert knowledge in reviewing and ensuring orders, regulations, and procedures of programs assigned meet or exceed all applicable U.S. and Host Nation Standards.
- You will review accident mishap investigations to ensure accuracy in determining contributing elements of accident/mishap investigations and recommend mitigating measures to avoid future accidents/mishaps.
- You will assist in developing the annual budget by identifying resources needed to carry out the tasks assigned.
- You will augment the Commanding General's Inspection Program as an Inspector, assessing subordinate installations and commands safety management systems.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
- This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
- May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
- You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license and SOFA driver's license.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination for lifting moderately heavy items (50 lbs.)
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) may be required up to 5% annually.
- Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- *Conditions of Employment continued in the Qualifications Section of Announcement*
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing technical expertise in organization of multiple safety programs to include; oversee implementation of safety policies, safety program management, conducting safety inspections, record and provide installation wide training on safety, investigate accident/safety mishaps, compile data and devise corrective action to prevent future mishaps.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases
- This is a Non-Combat Essential (NCE) position. The incumbent must agree in writing to continue to perform the duties of the position in the event of an emergency, until relieved by proper authority. This position requires the employee to be screened from military recall status. When appropriate, the employee's dependents will be evacuated from the crisis zone with the same priority as other DoD-sponsored evacuees.
- The incumbent must meet all training requirements for a GS-11 Safety Specialist in accordance with MCO 5100.29C, Volume 1, Chapter 5 and NAVEDTRA 10076B which include the following: Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General and Construction Industries, and Mishap Investigations
- This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:
Tour of duty will be 24 months.
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to:
Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.
Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position
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