Recent Graduate - Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (CSHO)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration•Kansas City, MO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-year appointment under the Department of Labor Recent Graduates program for a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO). The position is not remote; the selectee must report regularly in person to an assigned DOL office and may participate in telework as determined by management and agency policy. The position may be filled at the GS-07 or GS-09 level. As the employee progresses, assignments become more difficult and complex and require less supervision. Upon successful completion of the program, the appointee may, at the agency's discretion, be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service. The appointee must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for conversion to a permanent position. The position is within a bargaining unit.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. citizen.
Must obtain the required security/investigation level and undergo a background investigation.
Must meet the individual occupational requirement through qualifying education, specialized experience, or qualifying certification, as specified in the posting.
For GS-07, must have 52 weeks of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education, or qualify through superior academic achievement in a bachelor's degree program, in addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement.
For GS-09, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, qualifying graduate education (two years or a master's degree in a specified field), or an applicable combination of education and experience, in addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement.
Must meet Recent Graduates eligibility: have completed a qualifying degree, certificate, or program within the previous two years, or qualify for the stated veteran extension.
Must submit an academic transcript showing the date the academic requirements were most recently completed.
Must sign a DOL Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement.
Must pass a drug test prior to appointment at GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels.
Must complete a medical examination and maintain physical requirements.
Must use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Foreign education must be shown to be comparable to U.S. accredited education and applicable coursework requirements.

Responsibilities

Participate in inspection teams and assist with planning or conducting limited portions of investigations and inspections.
Research mishap, injury, and equipment-maintenance records and files.
Audit employer occupational safety and health injury records, safety plans, and program documentation.
Document portions of investigations to help support legally sufficient cases.
Take photographs and videos of apparent violations of occupational safety and health standards.
Assist with opening and closing conferences and outreach activities.
Respond to requests for information about OSHA policies, regulations, and programs.
Assist in conducting opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and employee representatives to review hazards and unsafe working conditions.
Conduct targeted outreach and provide information on OSHA legislation, regulations, and compliance activities to varied audiences.
Assist with planning and conducting portions of inspections or compliance reviews at establishments and worksites.
Analyze selected plan changes, programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to assess compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs.