Safety And Occupational Health

Duties

• Protects all information discovered during safety inspections and investigations to ensure unit personnel, techniques and operations are not disclosed to unauthorized personnel.
• Ensures appropriate safety standards are incorporated into all training plans.
• Develops and applies methods to eliminate or control hazardous conditions which occur during training.
• Participates in the development of standards for ARSOF shooting facilities and range complexes.
• Serves as the Safety and Occupational Health Manager for the command.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must travel TDY at least 20% of the time throughout CONUS and OCONUS in support of operations and training exercises.
• Incumbent must complete a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• IAW Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, incumbent must pass a urinalysis screening prior to appointment and periodically therefore.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in 1. Providing expert technical guidance on safety and occupational health principles for high-risk military training operations, including live-fire exercises, demolitions, and special operations tactics (e.g., SFAUC, AMOUT). 2. Developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive safety programs and standards for specialized activities such as airborne operations (e.g., HALO, HAHO), maritime operations (e.g., diving, maritime delivery systems), and aviation operations (e.g., rappelling, FAST rope). 3. Conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and accident investigations for complex training environments, and preparing detailed reports with findings and recommendations to correct unsafe acts or conditions. 4. Serving as a technical authority on safety matters by advising senior leadership and ensuring safety standards are integrated into all phases of training, planning, and execution in compliance with Federal, DoD, and Army regulations. 5. This experience must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Special Operations Forces (SOF) training techniques and the ability to develop innovative safety solutions for hazardous and non-standard training scenarios.

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-12).

Some positions allow education as a substitution, this position is based on experience only.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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 information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 12 Safety position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Advanced in Hire may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced leave may be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.