SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER

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The primary purpose of this position is to direct, monitor, and coordinate all programs within flight, weapons, and ground safety operations for the commander; provide advisory safety services togeographically separated units (GSUs); and manage the diverse, industry-specific safety and occupational healthactivities for a complex, multi- mission unit.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes Comprehensive knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of Flight, Ground, Weapons/Explosive safety and occupational health requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse safety and occupational health program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, work operations, work processes, human- machine relationships, etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel.

Knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to Flight, Ground, Weapons/Explosive safety and occupational health to sufficiently interpret and modify or significantly depart from standard techniques in devising specialized operating practices concerned with accomplishing project safety and occupational health objectives; and explaining the reasons and purposes for applying measures and procedures, minimizing or abating environmental hazards.

Knowledge of Flight, Ground, Weapons/Explosive safety and occupational health principles, practices, standards, and abatement measures related to diverse industrial settings sufficient to apply a wide range of methods and techniques in the inspection of government plants, factories, foundries, etc., to determine compliance with applicable regulatory provisions.

Knowledge of physiological and psychological factors sufficient to conduct a wide variety of activities promoting safe working practices, use of protective gear, and proper equipment operations.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation flight, ground, and weapons safety programs; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of occupational safety and health risks.

2. Knowledge of the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting procedures.

Graduates of Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course (AMIC), Mishap Investigation Non-Aviation Course (MINA), Weapon Safety Manager Course (WSM) and Occupational Safety Manager Course (OSM) strongly desired.

3. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in responding to work related problems and questions. 4.

Knowledge of basic OSHA standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials; and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards. 5.

Knowledge of standard flight, ground, and weapons/explosives training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to develop and present formal training and instructional sessions. 6.

Skill in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications sufficient to identify hazardous conditions in proposed facilities; 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. Major Duties:

Provides oversight of the Commander's unit safety program.

Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of the Flight Safety, Occupational Safety, and Weapons/Explosive programs affecting a complex, multi-mission unit.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Oversees the publicity of flight, occupational, and/or weapons materials for the unit. Ensures that occupational and/or weapons safety information and developments are publicized and distributed.

Responsible for mishap investigative coordination and activities involving the unit's personnel, facilities, equipment and aircraft. Oversees the overall unit safety training program.

Reviews safety training programs and materials from the perspective of hazard and mishap elimination.