Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Duties

• The primary purpose for the establishment of this job is to serve as the Principal Staff Advisor for the Division's Safety Program (a comprehensive 24-hour a day program).
• Serving as Chief of the Safety Office and subject matter expert for all safety issues.
• As the Division SOH Director, incumbent serves as a member of the Division Commander's personal staff.
• Exercises primary responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and supervising the Division's Safety Program.
• Develops information releases concerning the Division Safety Program, and participates in or serves as a featured speaker at conferences to include those involving allied nations.
• Serves as senior safety coordinator to staff elements on the planning and conduct of major training exercises. Serves as the principal staff advisor for the Division on all accident prevention matters.
• Include force protection (safety risk management), safety policies and procedures, accident reporting and analysis.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL (E-E) position subject to deployment.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Incumbent will be required to DEPLOY (world-wide) with assigned/attached units for periods up 365 days. A physical examination for deployment is required.
• Incumbent will be required to pass a military standard physical examination. A pre-appointment physical examination is required.
• The military ACU is the duty uniform (when deployed, or in field environments). Incumbent will be issued standard TA-50 for use per local requirements.
• Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle drivers license within 30 days of employment and be able to maintain the same.
• Incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or irregular duty hours commensurate with mission requirements.
• Incumbent may be required to perform TDY up to 50% of the time on an annual basis.
• Incumbent is exposed on a regular and recurring basis to machines and equipment in operation, hazardous materials including compressed gases and flammable liquids, and construction hazards.
• Incumbent must frequently work outdoors with temperature extremes.
• Exposure to dust, high noise levels, wind, sand, and environments of fumes and smoke are encountered.
• Exposure to elements associated in combat and contingency operations in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Employee may be required to perform work requiring chemical protective masks and protective clothing.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain standard Army Safety Program certification. Continuous education and training in a tactical field environment is required.
• Incumbent must be able to meet weapons qualifications requirements.
• Work involves frequent visits and temporary duty at field sites as well as deployment and participation in military exercises in a variety of environments.
• During deployment, physical demands may be greatly increased and require extended walking with a rucksack weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Rations and quarters may be similar to that provided to military personnel.

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

Current Western Hemisphere Command employees with competitive status

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• 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
• 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; 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 Manage the organization including determining long-range goals Safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, which includes Managing safety or occupational health program, developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management, and 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

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-13).

Education

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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMLOYMENT:
This mandates walking, standing, stooping, bending, carrying and similar movements, as well as agility, stamina, and dexterity.
This position has been designated a Testing Designated Position and is therefore covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program.
A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

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.
• 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(n) 12 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.
• 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.

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: