Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Bureau of Reclamation • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Bureau of Reclamation is hiring a developmental Safety and Occupational Health Specialist. The role supports workplace safety and occupational health activities while learning and applying fundamental OSHA and RSHS requirements under supervisory direction. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

The position is suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license and pass a physical examination. The role requires U.S. citizenship or national status, a background investigation and favorable adjudication, Selective Service registration where applicable, Direct Deposit participation, and successful completion of E-Verify employment verification.

This position is subject to federal time-in-grade and qualification requirements. Applicants must meet the GS-07 specialized-experience requirement and the GS-0018 Basic Individual Occupational Requirement through qualifying education, experience, or certification. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be eligible for and receive favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for current federal employees.
• Must meet the GS-0018 Basic Individual Occupational Requirement through a qualifying major or at least 24 semester hours in specified related subjects, qualifying safety and occupational health experience, or a qualifying professional certification that included a written examination.
• For GS-07, must have at least one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-05 level in federal service or the public sector.
• GS-07 specialized experience must include applying knowledge of OSHA or related safety and occupational health standards or codes; analyzing or evaluating safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or systems to assess hazards; or inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or systems for compliance and potential hazards.
• Applicants must provide resume details needed to credit specialized experience, including hours worked per week; current federal employees must submit an acceptable non-award SF-50 to validate work schedule and experience.
• Applicants relying on education to qualify must submit transcripts containing the required academic information; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of November 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility safety inspections using standardized checklists.
• Assist with basic hazard recognition during facility walkthroughs and document observations for supervisory verification.
• Observe and assist with basic occupational health monitoring activities under direct, continuous guidance.
• Gather and organize factual materials, such as photographs, logs, and statements, for accident investigations led by senior staff.
• Assist with contractor safety documentation intake and filing, and compare submittals against a standard checklist under direct supervisory review.
• Record potential contractor safety concerns for supervisory verification before communicating with contract staff.
• Assist with logistics and setup for safety training sessions and help prepare training materials under supervisory direction.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility depending on position type and work schedule; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details on specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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