Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Occupational Safety & Health Specialist )

Federal Aviation Administration•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Serves as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist for the Technical Operations, Technical Services Organization, with overall authority and responsibility for compliance with federal, state, and local Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health regulations. The position is in the Environmental Occupational Safety and Health Support Operations Group, ESOG Program Support Center, and reports to Technical Operations, Technical Services Organization management. The specialist analyzes jobs, processes, products, and other systems to identify employee risks; recommends workplace modifications to control or eliminate hazards; inspects workplaces for compliance and emerging hazards; reviews facilities and equipment plans; and evaluates hazardous conditions and recommends corrective actions. The role also develops scopes of work for contract resources supporting EOSH program operations. The incumbent performs complex assignments with minimal direction, plans and conducts project or program activities, and may serve as a contributing specialist or project manager. Work can include guiding less-experienced professionals, leading small teams, developing solutions to complex problems, preparing management reports and contractual documents, and recommending process improvements. The specialist exercises discretion in selecting approaches, interprets policies, resolves most work issues independently, responds to emergencies, and may advise internal and external contacts on policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through status reports and at project completion.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H or FG/GS-12.
Skill in accordance with ANSI training standards for Managed Fall Protection Programs—Competent Person in Fall Protection.
Skill in accordance with NFPA 70E as a Qualified Person in Electrical Safety.
Skill in accordance with the EPA Model Accreditation Plan as an AHERA contractor/supervisor, inspector, or management planner—Accredited Asbestos Professional.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Current FAA employees must submit a recent, non-award SF-50 with the specified blocks by the announcement closing date.
Applicants must include detailed work-history examples supporting their qualifications and must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Education may not be substituted for experience.
A background investigation and favorable adjudication are required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained.

Responsibilities

Analyze jobs, processes, products, and other systems to determine risks to employees.
Recommend workplace modifications to control or eliminate hazards.
Inspect or survey workplaces for compliance with safety and occupational health policies and standards and identify potential hazards.
Review project plans and facility and equipment specifications for compliance with EOSH standards.
Evaluate hazardous conditions and develop recommendations for abatement.
Develop scopes of work for contract resources needed to implement aspects of EOSH program operations.
Plan and conduct functional activities for projects and programs, using knowledge applicable to the discipline.
Make effective use of resources to complete activities within established schedules.
Serve as a contributing specialist or project manager, as assigned.
Respond to emergencies.
Provide guidance to less-experienced professionals and lead small project or program teams, as needed.
Design and recommend solutions to complex problems.
Prepare and review management reports and contractual documents.
Develop and recommend improvements to systems and processes to improve operational efficiency.
Interpret internal and external policies and resolve work issues, escalating or collaborating when appropriate.
Advise internal and external contacts on the application of policies and procedures and, when called upon, communicate FAA policy positions.