Safety And Occupational Health Specialist

Army National Guard Units•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

This Ohio Army National Guard position serves as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in the State Safety and Occupational Health Office. The specialist maintains a comprehensive ground and explosives safety program and supports the sustainment of State Army National Guard Safety and Occupational Health Management Systems. The position applies statutory, Department of Defense, Army, and National Guard requirements to reduce preventable mishaps and protect personnel, equipment, facilities, and resources across varied, high-risk operations and environments. The specialist reviews and updates the State Safety and Occupational Health Plan, safety policies, and standard operating procedures. Program areas include workplace and industrial safety; hazard communication; emergency planning and response; safety training; off-duty, community, and seasonal safety; tactical operations and force mobilization; transportation and maritime safety; explosives and range safety; electrical and fire safety; and contract safety. The role involves inspecting workplaces and operations, identifying hazards, assessing risk, recommending and monitoring mitigation measures, and advising leaders and employees on compliance with OSHA and Army standards. Inspections may require physical exertion, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, lifting moderately heavy objects, and reaching. Personal protective equipment may be needed when surveying hazardous or uncomfortable conditions. The specialist also develops and delivers safety education, training, briefings, and informational materials; advises managers, employees, and unions; participates in safety committees; investigates complaints about unsafe or unhealthful conditions; and recommends and follows up on corrective actions. The position requires Ohio Army National Guard membership, a compatible military assignment and grade, and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. The incumbent must obtain and maintain specified Army professional certificates within the stated period.

Requirements

Ohio Army National Guard membership is required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership.
A compatible military grade and assignment are required within one year of placement; the listed military grades are E-7 through CW4.
Must be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance, or the appropriate clearance for the position.
Must meet specialized experience equivalent to at least one year at the next lower grade level, including inspecting facilities, warehouses, and equipment maintenance operations; evaluating regulatory and hazard-system compliance; recommending corrective measures; and experience with munitions testing and explosives safety criteria, or qualify through the stated education substitution.
Must obtain and maintain the Army Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health (PCSOH) and the Army Professional Certificate in Explosives Safety Level 1 (PCES1) within two years of appointment; PCES2 is required if responsible for management of a State Explosives Safety Management Plan.
Must be able to perform inspections involving standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, lifting moderately heavy objects, reaching, or similar movements.
Must handle and safeguard sensitive, personal, and/or classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.
May be required to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, or other transportation for temporary duty assignments.
Irregular or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required, including work outside the normal duty day.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
If qualifying through education, must provide official transcripts or other official documentation.

Responsibilities

Maintain a comprehensive State ground and explosives safety program and support the sustainment of State ARNG Safety and Occupational Health Management Systems.
Coordinate with senior safety personnel and develop actions and plans consistent with applicable laws, Department of Defense, Army, and National Guard policy and objectives.
Implement plans, methods, and risk assessments to improve workplace and off-duty safety and reduce preventable mishaps.
Review and update the State Safety and Occupational Health Plan, safety policy, and standard operating procedures.
Monitor and evaluate installation safety programs across workplace, industrial, emergency response, training, community, tactical, transportation, maritime, explosives, range, electrical, fire, and contract safety areas.
Inspect daily operations and workplaces; conduct safety and occupational health surveys of offices, storage areas, and industrial areas for compliance with applicable standards.
Identify hazards and unsafe conditions or practices, evaluate risk, and determine whether mitigation measures are effective.
Provide technical assistance and safety consultation to managers, supervisors, employees, directors, workers, and unions.
Monitor employee performance, environmental conditions, facilities, and equipment for compliance with OSHA and Army standards.
Prepare and distribute safety promotional and informational materials.
Determine safety education and training needs; develop training plans and deliver general and specialized training, briefings, meetings, and classes.
Participate in safety committee meetings and provide recommendations.
Investigate employee complaints about alleged unsafe or unhealthful working conditions, recommend corrective actions, ensure implementation, and prepare responses.
Perform other duties as assigned.