Safety And Occupational Health Specialist

Naval Air Systems Command • Cherry Point, NC

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About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies through Direct Hire Authority for Domestic DIB Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base in the Department of Defense. Applications are not accepted through the flyer, and actual vacancies may or may not be filled. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the flyer’s “How to Apply” section. Applicants who respond to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The position supports radiation safety, laser safety, hazard abatement, and occupational safety and health programs. It assists the Radiation Safety Officer with Radiological Affairs Support Program requirements; implements and maintains a compliant Laser Safety Program; reviews and approves operating and emergency procedures for Radiological Affairs Support Program operations; manages hazard abatement; and manages Occupational Safety and Health programs and Department of the Navy policies and directives.

The notice describes qualifications at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels. GS-09 applicants need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, or may qualify through specified graduate education. GS-11 applicants need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or may qualify through specified doctoral-level education. The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, security clearance, and wearing personal protective equipment. Travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations may be required, including travel on military or commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Retired military members appointed to a DoD civilian position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the work shift.
• 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.
• GS-09: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, in the specified radiation safety procedures, workplace inspections, hazard inspections, and OSHA-related work.
• GS-11: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-09 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, in Radiological Affairs Support Program implementation, radiation safety advice, surveys and inspections, and OSHA-related work.
• GS-09 education alternative: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
• GS-11 education alternative: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.
• ICTAP applicants seeking special priority selection must be well qualified and provide the agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action showing position, grade, and duty location.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Radiation Safety Officer in managing specific or command-level Radiological Affairs Support Program requirements.
• Implement and maintain a Laser Safety Program that complies with naval and federal regulations and standards.
• Review and approve operating and emergency procedures pertaining to Radiological Affairs Support Program operations.
• Manage the Hazard Abatement Program to correct workplace hazards.
• Manage Occupational Safety and Health programs and Department of the Navy policies and directives.
• At the GS-09 level, assist with preparing operating and emergency procedures for radioactive materials, devices containing radioactive materials, and machine sources of ionizing radiation.
• At the GS-09 level, assist with planning, conducting, and documenting workplace inspections of buildings, grounds, facilities, materials, equipment, devices, operations, and conditions.
• At the GS-09 level, assist with inspections for hazardous conditions, unsafe work practices, and standards violations.
• At the GS-09 level, assist with OSHA mishap investigations, program management, and building inspections.
• At the GS-11 level, implement and maintain a Radiological Affairs Support Program in compliance with naval and federal regulations.
• At the GS-11 level, advise and assist command elements on Radiological Affairs Support Program radiation safety requirements, procedures, and command policies.
• At the GS-11 level, conduct radiation surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with the Radiological Affairs Support Program Technical Manual, Naval directives, and federal regulations.
• At the GS-11 level, conduct OSHA mishap investigations, determine root causes, manage OSHA programs, and conduct building inspections.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level