Supv Safety And Occupational Health Specialist

Air Force District of Washington • Andrews AFB, MD

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The position serves as a first-level supervisor in the 316th Wing Safety Office at Joint Base Andrews–Naval Air Facility Washington. It plans, directs, organizes, and controls the work of nonsupervisory employees and develops plans for the wing’s explosive, occupational, and flight safety programs. The position ensures the Safety Office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs, and shares in the overall management and direction of the installation safety program. It represents Joint Base Andrews on major issues and independently plans, schedules, and carries out programs, keeping the Chief of Safety informed of status. The position reports to and is accountable to the Joint Base Andrews Chief of Safety.

The incumbent provides technical safety training, develops local safety instructions and mishap-prevention procedures, and reviews construction and equipment plans for safety-code compliance. The role requires coordination with numerous military, federal, and local organizations. Occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required, including travel on military or commercial aircraft. The employee must obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance, pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing, and hold a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Work may involve hours outside the normal duty schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet OPM qualification standards for the GS Safety and Occupational Health Management Series 0018 and the applicable Administrative and Management Positions group coverage standard.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, managing safety and occupational-health requirements and programs; the experience must support planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating a diverse program and advising managers on operational safety matters.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet the GS time-in-grade requirement: one year at the GS-12 level for the GS-13 level, when applicable.
• Knowledge of safety and occupational-health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, mishap investigation and reporting, and risk-assessment methods.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, DoD, USAF, and USSF safety and health requirements and procedures, including environmental, aviation, occupational, weapons, space, and nuclear safety.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small- to medium-sized organization.
• Knowledge and ability related to mishap investigations, hazardous-condition evaluation, report and recommendation preparation, risk assessment, and safety-code compliance.
• Ability to understand organizational responsibilities and operations, identify problems, develop solutions, research and apply rules and procedures, and organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Must hold an appropriate, valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station, including travel on military or commercial aircraft.
• Work may require hours outside the normal duty schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the 316th Wing Safety Office to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities and advise employees on management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Represent the 316th Wing and maintain working relationships with installation, military, federal, and local organizations.
• Develop and provide technical safety training and instruction to supervisors, employees, and unit safety representatives on work-operation safety topics.
• Prepare supplements to instructions and manuals and develop local instructions defining mishap-prevention programs and procedures.
• Review plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and equipment changes, and monitor projects through completion for compliance with safety codes and standards.
• Formulate program goals, plans, policies, and work plans for functions under the wing’s control; independently plan, schedule, and carry out programs.
• Conduct and oversee safety and occupational-health program activities, including hazard evaluation, mishap investigation, risk assessment, reporting, and recommendations.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• PCS relocation may be paid if authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Advance in hire may be authorized when supported by demonstrable proof.

What This Job Offers

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