Safety And Occupational Health Manager

Pacific Air Forces • Hickam AFB, HI

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About The Position

Serves as the first-level supervisor in the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Safety Directorate, planning and directing a comprehensive mishap prevention program. The program includes design, implementation, and management of flight safety, occupational safety, weapons safety, safety education, Risk Management (RM), international engagements, Air Force, joint, and multinational exercise planning and execution, and safety awards programs.

Plans, organizes, and directs HQ PACAF Safety Directorate activities, ensuring that the Directorate and subordinate Numbered Air Force (NAF) and Wing Safety offices comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Provides technical and policy expertise in flight safety, weapons safety, occupational safety, and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health programs, supporting safe and healthful working conditions for more than 46,000 PACAF personnel across 10 wings, three NAFs, and other locations in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.

Implements strategic and operational partner-building initiatives for the PACAF commander, staff, and subordinate organizations in the Pacific area of responsibility. Manages the full lifecycle of the PACAF Safety Theater Security Cooperation and Engagements program and facilitates U.S. Air Force and U.S. Pacific Command political-military engagements with countries and international organizations. Engagements include Airman-to-Airman Talks, aviation safety subject-matter exchanges, international safety training, and executive steering groups for multilevel events.

Serves as the Major Command Functional Area Manager for the command Risk Management Program and as the command’s subject-matter expert and principal advocate for risk management. Advises the PACAF commander on allocating command resources to control or accept risk when mission benefits warrant it, and serves as the primary command liaison with Air Force risk-management leadership and subordinate instructors and advisors.

This is a key position and a testing-designated position. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the required Top Secret/SCI, special access, and restricted data clearances. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shifts, and emergency overtime, and must maintain current certifications.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• For merit promotion applicants, one year at GS-13 is required to meet time-in-grade requirements for GS-14, when applicable.
• Expert knowledge of policies, principles, procedures, techniques, and requirements for flight, ground, and weapons safety, including accident response, mishap investigation, reporting, and monitoring recommendations.
• Knowledge of explosive safety, occupational health, human factors, maintenance, flight operations, and risk-management requirements, including applicable laws, regulations, OSHA standards, and legislative issues.
• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations sufficient to provide command-level staff and program guidance.
• Knowledge of facility design, safety, fire and environmental engineering criteria, and the ability to review design drawings for structural, utility, accessory, ergonomic, and human-factors considerations.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Ability to direct organizational functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, safety, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and present technically accurate information to senior officers.
• Ability to understand technical engineering principles and scientific concepts and apply them to reliable decisions and recommendations for senior leaders.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence, special access, and Restricted Data/Formerly Restricted Data clearances as a condition of employment.
• Must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if requested.
• May be required to submit initial and annual SF-450 financial disclosures.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on appointment type.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct a comprehensive mishap prevention program, including flight, occupational, and weapons safety; safety education; risk management; international engagements; exercises; and safety awards.
• Plan, organize, and direct HQ PACAF Safety Directorate activities and ensure subordinate safety offices comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Provide technical and policy expertise for flight safety, weapons safety, occupational safety, and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health programs.
• Support safe and healthful working conditions for PACAF personnel across its wings, numbered air forces, and overseas locations.
• Implement strategic and operational partner-building initiatives for PACAF and subordinate organizations in the Pacific area of responsibility.
• Develop and manage the PACAF Safety Theater Security Cooperation and Engagements program from inception through completion.
• Facilitate U.S. Air Force and U.S. Pacific Command engagements with countries and international organizations in the Pacific region.
• Serve as Major Command Functional Area Manager and subject-matter expert for the command Risk Management Program.
• Advise the PACAF commander on allocating command resources to control or accept risk when mission benefits warrant it.
• Serve as the primary command liaison with Air Force risk-management leaders and subordinate risk-management instructors and advisors.
• Supervise staff, including planning, organizing, directing, mentoring, motivating, and evaluating work through subordinate supervisors.
• Recommend candidates for positions and organizational structure changes; take delegated disciplinary actions; resolve formal employee complaints and grievances; and assess and revise policies and procedures.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefit eligibility depends on the position and employment status.
• Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) eligibility, subject to change without notice.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS relocation may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed