Safety and Occupational Health Manager

• Direct the planning, scheduling and the conduct of surveys and inspections of safety programs.
• Conduct investigations to identify casual factors and recommend countermeasures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Evaluate adequacy of safety programs to cope with operational factors.
• Perform supervisory duties to include: Assign/monitor work; prepare schedules for completion of work; develop performance standards, evaluate performance; effect disciplinary actions, resolve complaints/grievances; and identify training needs.
• Facilitate training for subordinate safety professionals.
• Monitor environmental parameters, and conduct inspections including recommendations for corrective action.
• Provide oversight of programs related to the disposition and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials.
• Evaluate technical aspects of design, development, testing and operation of Army materiel, equipment, and facilities.
• Develop policy and plans for the Activity to carry out assigned safety responsibilities.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You may be expected to travel 10% Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) for business purposes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• 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 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Requires within twelve months of hire, incumbent must complete the CP-12 level skills outlined in the 0018-job series Master Training Plan and be awarded the CP-12 Professional Certificate.
• This CP-12 Professional Certificate certification requirement must be obtained and maintained within 12 months of employment. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• All applicants are required to successfully complete the Civilian Education System Course and the Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of being assigned to the position
• Temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years.
• Time Limited Detail NTE may be made or extended at management discretion.
• Position may be converted to permanent without further competition.

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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting safety inspections and identifying hazards in industrial and maintenance operations; 2) Performing accident investigations and hazard analyses involving heavy equipment, munitions, and hazardous materials; 3) Developing and delivering required safety training and evaluating its effectiveness; 4) Coordinating safety actions with supervisors and support staff and recommending corrective measures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).



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.

• 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 CP-12 Safety and Occupational Health Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: