Safety And Occupational Health Specialist
About The Position
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer; interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer, and applicants who respond will not receive Notice of Result letters. The specialist performs workplace safety and occupational health inspections, advises supervisors and safety representatives on measures to control or eliminate hazards, and conducts mishap investigations. The role also provides technical safety training and supports supervisor-employee safety committees in identifying and eliminating hazardous equipment operations and unsafe working conditions. The position may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if newly employed by the Department of the Navy.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- Must be medically cleared and fit-tested to wear a respirator, with no impairment that would prevent its use.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
- GS-09: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level, including providing technical safety advice on specialized military activities and assisting with inspections and surveys across workplaces and operations with low-, medium-, and high-risk hazards.
- GS-11: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level, including technical safety advice, occupational safety inspections, safety training and awareness communications, and preparing program status briefs and statistical reports.
- Qualifying education may substitute for specialized experience: GS-09 requires a related master’s or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; GS-11 requires a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward such a degree, or a related LL.M.
- A transcript must be submitted when qualifying based on education.
- Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
Responsibilities
- Perform periodic and random inspections to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
- Advise supervisors and safety representatives on appropriate measures to control or eliminate hazardous practices, processes, and environmental conditions.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, evaluate, and conduct mishap investigations in accordance with current prevention orders and directives.
- Provide technical safety training to installation and unit safety representatives, inspectors, and employees using a variety of methods and media.
- Establish, guide, and encourage supervisor-employee safety committees to identify and eliminate hazardous equipment operations and unsafe working conditions.
- At the GS-11 level, provide technical safety advice to commanders, directors, special staff officers, and managers on specialized military activities.
- At the GS-11 level, prepare status briefs and reports with statistical data and charts to convey program performance and status to leadership.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
