Supervisory Occupational Safety Manager- Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Hill AFB, UT

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About The Position

The Air Force is building a pool of qualified applicants for direct-hire vacancies in occupational safety management as positions become available. The role involves supervising employees and supporting the military installation occupational safety program. Duties include assigning work based on priorities, advising employees on policies, maintaining effective working relationships, and explaining performance expectations while providing regular feedback.

The position requires knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, regulations, accident and mishap investigation, risk assessment, construction safety standards, and training methods. Work may involve investigating mishaps, assessing hazards, preparing reports and recommendations, interpreting engineering drawings, and planning and organizing work to meet deadlines. Available positions, locations, and specific requirements depend on current vacancies and the position being filled.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must meet the applicable OPM qualification standards for General Schedule administrative and management positions.
• Qualifying education may include undergraduate or graduate study in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or a related field supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in specified related disciplines.
• Qualifying experience may include general scientific or technical work demonstrating knowledge of safety and occupational health, or specialized safety and occupational health experience for positions above GS-5.
• A Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification requiring a written examination meets the stated requirements for GS-5; higher grades may require additional education or experience.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, mishap investigation and reporting, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of construction safety standards, methods, materials, and equipment; standard training techniques and materials.
• Skill in mishap investigations, hazard analysis, report preparation, risk assessment, safety-code compliance, and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to plan and organize work and meet deadlines.
• Security clearance requirements depend on the position being filled.
• Direct deposit is required for federal employees.
• A 1-, 2-, or 3-year probationary or trial period may apply, depending on the position.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships.
• Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• May manage safety or occupational health program elements, develop or recommend policy, apply safety and health regulations, assess hazards and risks, investigate mishaps, inspect workplaces, develop safety standards and procedures, and train workers or managers, depending on the position.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to position eligibility.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Childcare discounts may be available to eligible employees in specified direct childcare, CYP, and FCC roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed