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Andrews AFB, MD
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Duties
1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 316th Wing, ensuring that the Safety Office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
3. Represents the 316th Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Air Force District of Washington, 316th Wing, 89th Air Wing, 459th Air Refueling Wing, 113th Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Naval Air Facility Washington, United States Army Priority Air Transport, Department of Energy, White House Communications Agency, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Secret Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Detachment 2 Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Air Force Audit Agency, Air Force Honor Guard and Maryland Department of Transportation.
4. Develops and provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and/or unit safety representatives on a wide range of work operations areas, such as traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, common laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures.
5. Prepares supplements to instructions and manuals and develops specialized local instructions defining mishap prevention programs and procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies.
6. Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in
equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
This position is Centrally Managed by the Safety Career Field.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Safety & Occupational Health Management Series 0018 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes management of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of safety and occupational health requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse safety and occupational health program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, work operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, nuclear surety and explosives safety (e.g., identifying, evaluating, and controlling a wide variety of nuclear surety and/or explosives hazards related to the full range of work operations) etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel, equipment, and the mission.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in -grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current
legislative issues as they relate to the military installation occupational safety program; the requirements, methods,
and techniques of accident/mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting
procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of safety and occupational health risks.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of federal, DoD, USAF and USSF safety and health requirements, methods, techniques, and
procedures which includes: Environmental Safety, Aviation Safety, Occupational Safety, Weapons, Space, and
Nuclear Safety.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
5. Knowledge in conducting mishap investigations; analyzing and evaluating hazardous conditions; preparing
reports and recommendations and addressing risk assessment methods and techniques for safety code compliance.
6. Knowledge of organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of the employing organization to
identify problems and develop innovative solutions; and the ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules,
regulations, and procedures, plan and organize work.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Reports to and is accountable to the Joint Base Andrews Chief of Safety sharing in the overall management of, and direction of the installation safety program. Exercises executive authority for formulating program goals, plans, policies, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of functions under the control of the wing. The incumbent represents JBA on major issues and independently plans, schedules, and carries out programs, keeping the Chief of Safety informed of status. Studies directed by the incumbent are normally reviewed by management officials for potential impact/influence on JBA and command policy objectives and program goals.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
2. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force
Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal
drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security,
and public safety.
3. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance level.
4. The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license
is required.
5. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a
national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office
to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member
of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 316th Wing, ensuring that the Safety Office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
3. Represents the 316th Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Air Force District of Washington, 316th Wing, 89th Air Wing, 459th Air Refueling Wing, 113th Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Naval Air Facility Washington, United States Army Priority Air Transport, Department of Energy, White House Communications Agency, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Secret Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Detachment 2 Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Air Force Audit Agency, Air Force Honor Guard and Maryland Department of Transportation.
4. Develops and provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and/or unit safety representatives on a wide range of work operations areas, such as traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, common laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures.
5. Prepares supplements to instructions and manuals and develops specialized local instructions defining mishap prevention programs and procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies.
6. Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in
equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station.
- The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
- Employee must obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
This position is Centrally Managed by the Safety Career Field.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Safety & Occupational Health Management Series 0018 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes management of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of safety and occupational health requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse safety and occupational health program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, work operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, nuclear surety and explosives safety (e.g., identifying, evaluating, and controlling a wide variety of nuclear surety and/or explosives hazards related to the full range of work operations) etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel, equipment, and the mission.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in -grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current
legislative issues as they relate to the military installation occupational safety program; the requirements, methods,
and techniques of accident/mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting
procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of safety and occupational health risks.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of federal, DoD, USAF and USSF safety and health requirements, methods, techniques, and
procedures which includes: Environmental Safety, Aviation Safety, Occupational Safety, Weapons, Space, and
Nuclear Safety.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
5. Knowledge in conducting mishap investigations; analyzing and evaluating hazardous conditions; preparing
reports and recommendations and addressing risk assessment methods and techniques for safety code compliance.
6. Knowledge of organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of the employing organization to
identify problems and develop innovative solutions; and the ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules,
regulations, and procedures, plan and organize work.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Reports to and is accountable to the Joint Base Andrews Chief of Safety sharing in the overall management of, and direction of the installation safety program. Exercises executive authority for formulating program goals, plans, policies, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of functions under the control of the wing. The incumbent represents JBA on major issues and independently plans, schedules, and carries out programs, keeping the Chief of Safety informed of status. Studies directed by the incumbent are normally reviewed by management officials for potential impact/influence on JBA and command policy objectives and program goals.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
2. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force
Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal
drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security,
and public safety.
3. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance level.
4. The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license
is required.
5. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a
national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office
to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member
of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
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