SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST in the SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OFFICE of NB CORONADO.

For GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Analyzing data on work operations, mishaps, and safety practices to prepare reports of findings that propose corrective measures for unsafe conditions and hazardous work practices; 2) Investigating mishaps, hazard reports, and unsafe or unhealthful working conditions to protect personnel and property; 3 Advising personnel on safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes; 4) Conducting safety and occupational health inspections and surveys to evaluate effectiveness of unit safety program.

NOTE: All experience must be demonstrated in resume to be considered for the position.

For GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Inspecting the work environment and identifying hazardous operational condition; 2) Investigating accidents and identifying the cause; 3) Preparing reports of inspection findings and accident investigations (e.g.

witness statements, description of property damage, extent of injuries and contributing elements of mishaps and hazardous conditions occurring in the work environment).

NOTE: All experience must be demonstrated in resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Major Duties:

• You will advise management and workers on safety requirements and potential accident-causing situations and methods/techniques for preventing accidents.
• You will provide technical safety training to workplace supervisors and employees using a wide variety of materials, publications, exhibits, and visual aids.
• You will investigate workplaces, facilities, and operation mishaps by obtaining statements from witnesses or taking photographs of mishap scene.
• You will review plans and specifications for new construction, building alterations, and/or changes in installation equipment to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards.
• You will promote safety by making oral presentations at local safety meetings, posting of safety displays, or publishing mishap prevention articles.