Safety AND Occupational Health Specialist with Security Clearance

Fort Shafter, Hawaii

Department of the Army
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Duties Conduct surveys/inspections throughout all phases of exercises/operations Maintain the quality of Safety Programs; make recommendations for improvements Formulate, develop, organize, execute, and assess the Command Units, their subordinate elements, and associated activities Research, study, and evaluate operations and risks that occur during tactical, combat, field operations, and exercises Work with Supervisors on correcting safety issues through engineer controls, i.e. personal protective clothing/equipment Provide technical safety advice to a variety of audiences Conduct investigations, reporting, and analysis of off-duty injury and property damage accidents as identified for training and tactical accidents Provide staff support to subordinate commands and serve as the senior professional and technical consultant on all safety matters Coordinate with other activities, i.e. Fire Protection, Medical, Law Enforcement, etc., to execute program objectives Speak for, and represent, the Command on committees and councils dealing with safety program matters Approve short- and long-range plans for the Safety Office to include identifying and preparing budget input for Command Operating Budget cycles and current budget year executions Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Must have completed Level I Skills related training as outlined in the Army Career Program (CP-12) Master Training Plan or within one year of appointment. Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain a valid stateside driver's license. Incumbent is deployable (world-wide) with military units assigned/attached to the Army Reserve in support of tactical, contingency, and field operations for up to 365 days. Prior to appointment to the position, employee will pass a pre-employment deployment medical examination and yearly thereafter in accordance with the Combat Command personal deployment guidance (current CENTCOM MOD). Prior to appointment to the position, employee will sign a statement agreeing to the Emergency Essential conditions of employment. Incumbent is required to sign a mobility agreement. Must pass physical examination and be physically able to perform job requirements for extended periods of time. This position may be covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle drivers license within 30 days of employment and be able to maintain the same. This position has been designated a Testing Designated Position and is therefore covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program which requires random drug urinalysis testing. This is an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL (E-E) position subject to deployment. This position may involve exposure to hazardous materials and/or extreme temperatures. EMPLOYEE MUST PASS A MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND RECEIVE REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR THE OVERSEAS/DEPLOYED LOCATION. Incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or irregular duty hours commensurate with mission. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes: managing safety and occupational health program elements; developing and recommending safety and occupational health programs or policies to higher level officials; applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; evaluating existing safety programs or inspecting workplaces to determine possible hazards; applying safety and occupational health knowledge to reduce or control hazards; and training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must mee the qualifications requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability
Oral Communication
Public Safety and Security
Safety and Health
Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Control
Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Additional information This is an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL (E-E) position subject to deployment. Anthrax inoculation program participation can be a requirement to meet deployability requirements. This position is considered E-E in support of DA's mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increasing tension and mobilization. Position is also considered E-E because (1) no qualified and immediate replacement exists; and (2) having the position vacant would impair the effective operation of essential military support systems, or adversely impact the combat mission of deployed forces. IAW (Chapter 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Chapter 753) E-E civilians are required to sign a copy of DoD Form 2365 (DoD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency-Essential Position Agreement), agreeing that, as a requirement of the position, he/she will remain in the event of hostilities or mobilization until relieved by proper authority. Single parents or families, where both parents are E-E, are required to prepare a family care plan. E-E civilians are required to undergo nuclear-biological and chemical training, and are required to participate in readiness tests, mobilization, alerts, and field training exercises. EMPLOYEE MUST PASS A MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND RECEIVE REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR THE OVERSEAS/DEPLOYED LOCATION. Prior to appointment to the position, employee will sign a statement agreeing to the E-E conditions of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Safety and Occupational Health Career Field (CF) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the Government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 15 May 2024
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