Supervisory General Engineer
About The Position
This is a full-performance-level supervisory position with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, OSHA Technical Center, Engineering Support Division, in Sandy, Utah. The position is outside the bargaining unit and is not remote; the selectee must report to the listed office. Telework may be available as determined by management under Department of Labor policy. The position oversees laboratory and testing functions under a total quality system, including standard operating procedures. It oversees the development or modification of complex systems for calibrating equipment used to measure hazardous conditions in occupational environments, and designs or oversees testing protocols for field and laboratory equipment. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities and participation in national regulatory standards-setting groups related to OSHA instrumentation needs.
Requirements
- Meet the engineering Individual Occupational Requirement through an acceptable engineering degree, qualifying combination of education and experience, professional registration or licensure, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test, specified academic coursework, or an accepted related curriculum with qualifying engineering experience.
- Provide transcripts with the application; official transcripts are required before hire.
- At least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 or higher.
- Specialized experience using OSHA regulations, ANSI or similar recommended standards and procedures for testing and/or calibration of electronic systems.
- Specialized experience developing innovative methods and techniques for evaluating hazards involving unusual or new work processes, operations, equipment, and/or materials.
- Specialized experience providing technical assistance or guidance in studies and investigations of hazards and accidents.
- Specialized experience performing forensic investigations of industrial accidents and catastrophes by providing engineering support to address industrial hygiene issues.
- Be at least 16 years old and a U.S. citizen.
- Obtain the necessary security/investigation level and undergo a background investigation before entering on duty.
- Complete a probationary period if the requirement has not been met; complete a supervisory probationary period if that requirement has not been met.
Responsibilities
- Operate laboratory and testing functions under a total quality system with standard operating procedures.
- Oversee, develop, and/or modify complex systems for calibrating equipment used to measure hazardous conditions in occupational environments, including air velocity meters, air sampling pumps, and gas monitors.
- Design or oversee the design of testing protocols for field and internal laboratory equipment.
- Periodically review national regulatory standards and Commission decisions to determine the adequacy of field equipment for enforcing OSHA standards.
- Assign and review subordinates’ work; approve personnel actions; develop position descriptions; and make selections for vacancies.
- Develop performance standards and appraise employees’ performance.
- Participate in national regulatory standards-setting groups developing standards related to or affecting OSHA’s instrumentation needs.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
