Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency•Red River Army Depot, TX

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About The Position

The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist analyzes depot procedures and work operations to identify workplace hazards and recommend ways to mitigate risks. The position plans and organizes studies of operations or problem areas identified during Safety and Occupational Health or Industrial Hygiene surveys, particularly where existing standards or regulations do not apply. It conducts system safety studies and ergonomic or design analyses by reviewing safety standards and specifications relevant to work areas. The Specialist develops safety methods, procedures, controls, and instructions consistent with OSHA standards, ergonomic principles, and other specifications, including for conditions that exceed threshold limit values for chemicals, noise, and physical hazards. The role also provides technical advice and assistance to management on safety issues. The position is based in Red River, Texas, with possible assignments to various shifts. It is mission essential, requiring work during emergencies to ensure continuation of essential functions; work may take place at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location or facility. A pre-employment physical is required, and employees must obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by applicable authorities and the installation. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and requires a favorable suitability or fitness determination, with Secret access security requirements.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet one year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to the GS-09 level, for qualification at the GS-11 level, or qualify through an authorized education substitution or combination of education and experience.
Specialized experience includes applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters.
Specialized experience includes developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control hazards.
Specialized experience includes analyzing or evaluating jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
Specialized experience includes developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management.
For education substitution, possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a qualifying field; alternatively, a degree in another related field must include or be supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in specified or closely related disciplines.
Education used to qualify must be from an accredited college or university; transcripts or other supporting education documentation must be submitted.
Must satisfy applicable time-in-grade, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualification, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date, where applicable.
Must obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation and federal, state, and local laws.
Must pass a pre-employment physical.
Must meet the position's security and suitability or fitness requirements, including Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access requirements.
Must comply with DLA drug-testing requirements if selected for a testing-designated position.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
Must be able to work during emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.

Responsibilities

Analyze depot procedures to identify hazards and recommend changes to methods, equipment, and personal protective equipment to mitigate workplace risks.
Plan and organize studies of work operations or problem areas identified during Safety and Occupational Health or Industrial Hygiene surveys where specific standards or regulations do not apply.
Perform system safety studies and ergonomic or design analyses by reviewing safety standards and specifications applicable to work areas.
Develop safety methods and procedures compliant with OSHA standards, ergonomic principles, and other specifications.
Develop controls and issue instructions or procedures for hazardous conditions that exceed threshold limit values for chemicals, noise, and physical hazards.
Provide technical advice and assistance to management regarding safety issues.