Safety And Occupational Health Specialist

Air Force Safety Center • Kirtland AFB, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare installation- and MAJCOM-level explosives safety site plans for review and approval by the DoD Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) in accordance with public law; manage the Air Force's explosives siting, exemption, and waiver programs; accomplish all related staffing and coordination with the MAJCOMs, other Service headquarters, HAF, SAF, and OSD in order to effect final approvals, manage the development of weapons safety program management guidance and explosives safety standards for the USAF, and develop and oversee training in these areas. Accomplishes expert-level reviews for technical adequacy of site plans for explosives locations and exposed facilities Air Force-wide, pursuant to final approval. Reviews include but are not limited to explosives quantity­ distance relationships; facility construction details, particularly with respect to protection from accidental explosion effects; lightning protection design adequacy; glass breakage hazard assessments; and assessments of risk to people, assets, and property. Manages the staffing and promulgation of Air Force policy and standards pertaining to weapons and explosives safety. Directly provides the Air Force Primary and Alternate Members of the DoD Explosives Safety Board with expert advice and consultation regarding policy issues and proposed DoD Standards: Develops recommended Air Force positions on proposed international explosives safety standards for the US delegates to NATO and PfP Nation working groups. Plans, directs, and conducts investigations and analyzes mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings. Weapons and explosives operations involve a substantial number and diversity of hazards which include those with potential for significant severity and loss. Oversees content of training for Weapons Safety Managers Air Force-wide. Maintains visibility of AETC curricula, and recommends improvements and revisions as necessary. Manages Air Force utilization of contractor training on automated explosives site planning and explosives risk assessment applications.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of weapons and explosives safety requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse weapons and explosives safety program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, weapons handling procedures, explosives operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel.
• Mastery knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to weapons and explosives safety to sufficiently interpret and modify or significantly depart from standard techniques in devising specialized operating practices concerned with accomplishing project weapons and explosives safety objectives; and explaining the reasons and purposes for applying measures and procedures, minimizing or abating hazards.
• Knowledge of established weapons and explosives safety principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation weapons and explosives safety program.
• Knowledge of the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of weapons and explosives safety risks.
• Knowledge of basic explosives safety construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of standard training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to develop and present formal training and instructional sessions.
• Skill in conducting mishap investigations; analyzing and evaluating hazardous conditions; preparing reports and recommendations; and addressing risk assessment methods and techniques for safety code compliance.
• Skill in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications sufficient to identify hazardous conditions in proposed facilities.
• Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Copies of official transcripts must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare installation- and MAJCOM-level explosives safety site plans for review and approval by the DoD Explosives Safety Board (DDESB).
• Manage the Air Force's explosives siting, exemption, and waiver programs.
• Accomplish staffing and coordination with MAJCOMs, other Service headquarters, HAF, SAF, and OSD for final approvals.
• Manage the development of weapons safety program management guidance and explosives safety standards for the USAF.
• Develop and oversee training in weapons and explosives safety.
• Accomplish expert-level reviews for technical adequacy of site plans for explosives locations and exposed facilities Air Force-wide.
• Manage the staffing and promulgation of Air Force policy and standards pertaining to weapons and explosives safety.
• Provide the Air Force Primary and Alternate Members of the DoD Explosives Safety Board with expert advice and consultation.
• Develop recommended Air Force positions on proposed international explosives safety standards.
• Plan, direct, and conduct investigations and analyze mishaps and hazardous conditions.
• Oversee content of training for Weapons Safety Managers Air Force-wide.
• Maintain visibility of AETC curricula, and recommend improvements and revisions.
• Manage Air Force utilization of contractor training on automated explosives site planning and explosives risk assessment applications.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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