SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Duties

• You will serve as the technical expert in specialized areas related to environmental, occupational safety, and health issues.
• You will provide guidance to personnel on environmental, occupational safety, and health policies and procedures in the effective implementation of environmental, safety, and health oversight functions.
• You will research and implement the latest changes/developments in environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations.
• You will manage specialized occupational, safety, and health programs including Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Ergonomics, Fire Warden, Traffic Safety, Medical Surveillance, Energy Control, and Recreational Off-Duty Safety.
• You will certify as a Navy Competent Person to support the Gas Free Program.
• You will conduct risk assessments of tasks assigned and use the principles of Operational Risk Management in determining and evaluating hazards.
• You will manage the hazard abatement program including identifying hazards, coordinating abatement, assigning Risk Assessment Codes (RACs), and documenting and communicating identified hazards.
• You will ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act.
• You will provide recommendations to management regarding substantive program changes or alternative courses of action to resolve occupational health and safety problems.
• You will identify undesirable safety and health trends and recommend corrective action.
• You will manage the safety database, input new employees and assign required training, medical surveillance appointments, and inspections.
• You will develop and conduct occupational safety and health training.
• You will participate in meetings with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and the command regarding safety and health concerns.
• You will conduct annual reviews of assigned Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) programs including the review of standard operating procedures and instructions.
• You will manage and coordinate the medical surveillance program including scheduling medical appointments and maintaining records.
• You will conduct and document ESH inspections, investigate unsafe/unhealthful reports and ensure proper notification, documentation, and abatement.

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
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

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: 1) Developing, implementing, and managing occupational safety and health programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; AND 2) Conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and risk analyses to identify and mitigate safety and health risks; AND 3) Providing technical guidance and training to personnel on safety and health policies, procedures, and best practices; AND 4) Investigating workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions; AND 5) Preparing reports, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety and health documentation requirements; AND 6) Collaborating with leadership, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and ensure program effectiveness.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship.

Education

No Educational Requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

Tour of duty will be 36 months.

To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to:

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:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.