Safety And Occupational Health Manager
About The Position
The position serves as a Major Command (MAJCOM) Subject Matter Expert, providing technical and safety guidance through evaluations of fully developed safety and occupational health programs at Numbered Air Forces, Direct Reporting Units, centers, and wings. The incumbent applies expert knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, laws, directives, instructions, and precedent decisions to guide safety programs and workplace operations. The role drafts command policy, goals, and guidance, coordinating with the Air Force Safety Center, the Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, and other MAJCOM safety staffs. It serves as a recognized technical safety consultant on workplace operations and systems involving hazardous chemicals and materials and other complex hazards. The position plans, develops, and administers a mishap analysis capability and represents the command on safety and occupational health matters at meetings, councils, seminars, and conferences.
Requirements
- At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including managing safety or occupational health program elements, developing safety standards and procedures, serving as an expert workplace safety consultant, or planning, developing, or administering a mishap analysis capability.
- For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the GS-13 time-in-grade requirement, when applicable.
- Expert knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, practices, procedures, laws, directives, instructions, and current legislative issues relevant to the Air Force program.
- In-depth knowledge of mandatory federal safety and health standards, American consensus standards, and other nationally recognized safety guidance.
- Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations sufficient to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Skill in identifying problems and developing innovative solutions.
- Ability to research multiple standards on a topic and consolidate requirements into a requirement for MAJCOM application.
- Ability to review mishap data, perform data analysis, and develop required Air Force and OSHA reports.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A SECRET security clearance is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service.
- Employee must maintain current certifications.
- Position may be subject to random drug testing.
- Direct deposit is required for federal employees.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and safety guidance as a MAJCOM subject matter expert, including through evaluations of safety and occupational health programs.
- Draft command policy, goals, and guidance, coordinating work with AFSEC, SAF/IE, and other MAJCOM safety staffs.
- Serve as a technical safety consultant and authority in analyzing workplace operations and systems involving hazardous chemicals, materials, and complex hazardous situations.
- Plan, develop, and administer a comprehensive mishap analysis capability.
- Represent the command on safety and occupational health issues at meetings, councils, seminars, and conferences sponsored by AFSEC, MAJCOMs, DRUs, FOAs, DoD, other federal agencies, and industry constituents.
- Review mishap data, perform data analysis, and develop required Air Force and OSHA reports.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on employment type and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
