FUL -Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

National Park Service • Glen Jean, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist supports the park’s Safety and Occupational Health Program by carrying out recurring assignments to control or eliminate unsafe physical conditions, equipment and machine hazards, and human-performance risks that could cause injury or property damage. The specialist advises management on execution of the park safety program; surveys workplaces and construction projects; recommends controls for hazardous practices and conditions; and prepares supplemental written safety procedures for local organizational components. The role also involves analyzing accident and injury data to identify trends and causes and recommending ways to prevent or control hazards.

The position is based within a 50-mile radius of Glen Jean, West Virginia, and is restricted to applicants residing within that local commuting area. Much of the work takes place in an office, but the role requires frequent onsite surveys and inspections in potentially hazardous environments. The employee must wear a uniform and, when needed, protective clothing and equipment. Overnight travel of up to one night per month may be required, as may overtime.

Requirements

• Meet the GS-09 qualification standard through one of the listed paths: specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of experience and education.
• For the specialized-experience path, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including relevant safety or occupational health program, policy, hazard-control, analysis, inspection, training, or related occupational-field experience.
• For the education path, have a qualifying master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a related field; alternatively, a degree in a related field with at least 24 semester hours in specified or closely related disciplines.
• For the combined education and experience path, meet the stated percentage calculation using qualifying experience and qualifying graduate education beyond 18 semester hours; submit transcripts.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• Provide work hours per week for experience claimed; military service dates on DD-214 or Statement of Service satisfy the hours documentation requirement.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Have a valid driver's license within 30 days of entering on duty and maintain it throughout employment.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Reside within the defined 50-mile local commuting area of Glen Jean, West Virginia, at the time of application and provide proof of residency.
• Serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment beyond the period requires written agency certification.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; official transcripts must be provided before starting work if selected and education was used to qualify.
• Be able to perform duties involving frequent walking and hiking on rough or uneven surfaces; crouching, climbing, stooping, ladder and roof work, and crawling under buildings or in attics; lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects may be required.
• Use personal protective equipment as required, including hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, eye goggles, and respirators.
• Be able to work in environments that may involve hazardous chemicals, moving equipment, heights, confined spaces, high noise, temperature extremes, fumes, and smoke.
• Be able to perform frequent onsite movements such as prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, and reaching; some coordination and balance are necessary.
• Comply with applicable Department of the Interior ethics prohibitions regarding rights in Federal lands.

Responsibilities

• Advise management and assist with executing the park’s Safety and Occupational Health Program.
• Conduct safety and occupational health surveys and recommend measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions.
• Prepare supplemental written safety procedures for local organizational components.
• Perform periodic onsite surveys for assigned organizations.
• Inspect construction projects and designs for compliance with applicable occupational safety standards.
• Prepare inspection and evaluation reports, with prioritized recommendations to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NPS, and other applicable safety and health standards or codes.
• Analyze accident and injury reports and data to identify trends and mishap causes, and develop recommendations to eliminate or control detected hazards.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level