Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Defense Contract Management Agency•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Serves as the technical authority for management at all levels on ammunition and explosives, aircraft ground, and industrial safety, fire prevention, and safety and occupational health program support within assigned areas. Plans, establishes, and manages the workload and priorities of assigned areas of responsibility. Collaborates with Government contracting officers and DoW contractors to develop preventive measures that reduce or eliminate hazards in contractor processes and products. Provides authoritative technical guidance during development of explosives safety site plans for the construction or modification of explosive manufacturing and storage facilities. Conducts interviews; collects and analyzes data; verifies processes and procedures; and evaluates contractor risk management and safety programs during pre-award, pre-operational, post-award, and other safety-related assessments. Determines contractors’ contractual safety compliance by examining program management and implementation, accident prevention, investigation, analysis, and reporting, safety awareness and training, and fire prevention and protection measures.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet security requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position is required.
For GS-12, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system is required.
Specialized experience includes developing and implementing an annual risk-based Contract Safety Surveillance Program for assigned areas.
Specialized experience includes applying broad knowledge of contract administration and safety policies and procedures to mitigate risk to the Defense Industrial Base.
Specialized experience includes performing risk management functions across safety disciplines such as ammunition, aviation, and industrial safety to support accident or incident prevention.
Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Selectee may be required to serve a trial or probationary period.
Financial disclosure is required.
Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management Foundational certification within required timeframes and 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every two years.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical authority for management on ammunition and explosives, aircraft ground, and industrial safety, fire prevention, and safety and occupational health program support.
Plan, establish, and manage the workload and priorities of assigned areas of responsibility.
Collaborate with Government contracting officers and DoW contractors to develop preventive measures that reduce or eliminate hazards in contractor processes and products.
Provide technical guidance in developing explosives safety site plans for construction or modification of explosive manufacturing and storage facilities.
Conduct interviews; collect and analyze data; verify processes and procedures; and evaluate contractor risk management and safety programs during safety-related assessments.
Determine contractors’ contractual safety compliance by examining program management and implementation, accident prevention, investigation, analysis and reporting, safety awareness and training, and fire prevention and protection measures.