Safety And Occupational Health Specialist
About The Position
You will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in the Environmental Safety & Occupational Health Department of the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center. The role plans, administers, and implements assigned occupational safety, occupational health, and environmental safety programs, applying expertise in OSHA safety laws, EPA rules and regulations, and industrial safety. The position involves inspecting facilities in San Diego and assessing conditions that affect personnel health and safety. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to locations within and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. Cross-training in safety and environmental program areas may be required.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and, for new Department of the Navy employees, successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when applying for a GS position.
- Must obtain and maintain qualification and designation as a Navy Competent Person/Gas Free Engineering Technician when assigned those duties, in accordance with applicable Navy requirements.
- Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
- Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
- For GS-11, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-09 planning and conducting inspections for a safety and occupational health program, evaluating current procedures, and developing recommendations to eliminate environmental accidents, mishaps, and potential hazards; qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may substitute.
- For GS-09, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07 supporting safety and occupational health inspections by identifying hazards and reviewing safety procedures to eliminate environmental accidents, mishaps, and potential hazards; qualifying education may substitute.
- For GS-11 education substitution, the announcement allows a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of qualifying graduate education, a related LL.M., or a qualifying combination of experience and graduate education.
- For GS-09 education substitution, the announcement allows a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of qualifying graduate education, a related LL.B. or J.D., or a qualifying combination of experience and graduate education.
- Qualifying education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the work. A transcript must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Responsibilities
- Plan, administer, and implement assigned occupational safety, occupational health, and environmental safety programs.
- Conduct workplace and industrial inspections of Southwest Regional Maintenance Center facilities in San Diego.
- Inspect and appraise conditions affecting personnel health and safety, including fumes, gases, vapors, radiation, dust, lighting, ventilation, temperature, and sanitary conditions, to eliminate or minimize unsafe and unhealthful conditions.
- Maintain records of inspection results, mishap and near-miss investigations, fires, safety violations, oil spills, and environmental infractions for analysis and corrective action.
- Compile and analyze statistical data and prepare charts, tables, and reports.
- Conduct formal investigations of contract-related mishaps and fires and submit written findings to the Environmental/Safety Manager.
- Review contractor Process Control Procedures required by contract for health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Cross-train in safety and environmental program areas as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
