Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Ashford, WA

6h

About The Position

This seasonal position supports the Safety and Occupational Health Program by performing developmental work and recurring assignments while learning the full range of relevant duties. The employee receives instruction on federal occupational safety and health laws, legal statutes, Executive Orders, common processes and hazards, mishap investigation techniques, and hazards common to the park environment. The position conducts inspections of facilities and work centers to identify common personnel safety and health hazards and assess compliance with OSHA standards.

A significant amount of work is performed in an office. Inspections and mishap investigations involve frequent walking and hiking over rough or uneven surfaces, crouching, climbing, stooping, climbing ladders, working on roofs, and crawling under buildings and in attics. The employee may need to lift and carry moderately heavy objects and may be required to use personal protective equipment. On-site inspections can expose the employee to hazardous chemicals, moving equipment, heights, confined spaces, high noise levels, temperature extremes, fumes, and smoke, with a fair degree of potential risk.

The position is seasonal and may be filled as a temporary appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program. Employment may be terminated due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is March–April 2027.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the listed education or student-employment conditions.
• For the GS-07 grade level, must meet one of the following: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05; one full year of qualifying graduate-level education; or a combination of qualifying specialized experience and graduate education totaling 100% of the requirement.
• Specialized experience must be in or related to safety and occupational health and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position; examples include managing safety or occupational health program elements or developing and recommending related policy.
• Qualifying education includes one full year of graduate-level education in safety or occupational health, or a related degree with at least 24 semester hours in specified or closely related disciplines. Transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• Must undergo a respirator fit test.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Must wear protective clothing or equipment when required, including potentially a hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, eye goggles, and respirators.
• Inspections and investigations require frequent physical exertion, including walking and hiking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, crouching, climbing, stooping, climbing ladders, working on roofs, and crawling under buildings and in attics; may need to lift and carry moderately heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety and Occupational Health Program by performing developmental work and recurring assignments while learning the full range of duties.
• Learn federal occupational safety and health laws, legal statutes, Executive Orders, typical processes and hazards, mishap investigation techniques, and hazards common to the park environment.
• Inspect facilities and work centers for common hazards affecting personnel safety and health and for compliance with OSHA standards.
• Perform inspections and mishap investigations in varied environments, including potentially hazardous on-site locations.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance is provided.
• The posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with eligibility depending on the type of position; applicants are directed to review federal benefits and contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level