Safety & Occupational Health Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Performs a broad range of flight safety duties. Monitors all applicable flight-related facilities and operations as part of a continuous quality improvement program. Conducts aircraft mishap investigations. Manages flight mishap response program. Manages the wing's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program. Establishes a BASH plan that meets command operational requirements. Manages the wing's Midair Collision Avoidance (MACA) program. Serves as SBD 1 Risk Management Program Manager (RM). Performs a broad range of safety and occupational health duties in one or more areas of safety and occupational health. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see . This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station for purposes of aircraft mishap investigations, off-station heliport and runway inspections. TDY (Temporary Duty) will be required as incumbent is responsible for overseeing/monitoring the Pituffik SB aviation safety program elements. TDY may require the use of regularly scheduled military or commercial transportation. Current or recently rated Air Force pilot or navigator experience is desired. Previous completion of the USAF Flight Safety Officer course is desired. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The work requires the employee to access facilities and infrastructure which may require climbing on, crawling under or extensive walking at construction sites, hard hat areas or other base areas. Workload may require weekend and holiday hours as incumbent is required to be on-call to support aircraft mishap investigations and incidents. Pre-employment physical is required for this position. TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements. Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position. Safety and Occupational Health Management Series 0018 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the military, public or private sectors). Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include Comprehensive knowledge of safety principles, concepts and directives related to aviation safety. Knowledge sufficient to manage the wing's total flight safety program comprised of numerous local tenant units and one geographically separated unit overseas. Knowledge of all flying safety activities in the wing and governing regulations, laws, principles, and practices to enable the incumbent to serve as a technical authority and to expertly advise the wing commander and staff on all matters pertaining to flight safety, associated equipment and facilities within the wing; to recommend substantive safety program changes or alternative management techniques or administrative procedures critical to the resolution of flight safety problems within the wing and tenant units; to advise lateral staff agencies and higher headquarters in regard to all aspects of the wing flight safety program; and to plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate the implementation and execution of flying safety programs for the wing and tenant units. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of numerous established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation occupational safety program; the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of normal occupational safety problems/health risks, and formal reporting procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluating normal safety and occupational health risks. 2. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in responding to work related problems and questions. 3. Knowledge of basic construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards. 4. Knowledge of standard training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to prepare and present formal training and instructional sessions. 5. Skill in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications sufficient to identify hazardous conditions in proposed facilities. 6. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP