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SUPERVISORY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

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$76,463 - $99,404

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to manage safety and health programs at a Marine Corps base in Japan, including overseeing inspections, training, and accident investigations to keep everyone safe.

It requires supervising civilian, local, and military staff while ensuring all activities meet U.S. and local standards.

A good fit would be someone with experience in safety management who can handle leadership duties in a high-pressure, overseas military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in safety program management, inspections, training, and accident investigations
  • Ability to supervise U.S. Civil Service, local national, and military personnel, including performance evaluations and administrative duties
  • Knowledge of occupational safety and health standards, including U.S. and Host Nation regulations
  • Completion of required training in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, Electrical Safety, and Mishap Investigations per MCO 5100.29C and NAVEDTRA 10076B
  • Willingness to work uncommon hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
  • Non-Combat Essential status with agreement to perform duties during emergencies and screening from military recall
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases

Full Job Description

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.

Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a SUPERVISORY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST in the Marine Corps Installation Pacific of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER.

Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement.

All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

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

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing technical expertise in organization of multiple safety programs to include; oversee implementation of safety policies, safety program management, conducting safety inspections, record and provide installation wide training on safety, investigate accident/safety mishaps, compile data and devise corrective action to prevent future mishaps.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED - You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases - This is a Non-Combat Essential (NCE) position.

The incumbent must agree in writing to continue to perform the duties of the position in the event of an emergency, until relieved by proper authority.

This position requires the employee to be screened from military recall status.

When appropriate, the employee's dependents will be evacuated from the crisis zone with the same priority as other DoD-sponsored evacuees.

- The incumbent must meet all training requirements for a GS-11 Safety Specialist in accordance with MCO 5100.29C, Volume 1, Chapter 5 and NAVEDTRA 10076B which include the following: Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General and Construction Industries, and Mishap Investigations - This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.

Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Major Duties:

  • You will directly supervise U.S. Civil Service, local national, and military personnel, performing the full range of supervisory and administrative duties.
  • You will conduct performance evaluations of assigned personnel and provide guidance to subordinates on technical and administrative matters, recommend promotion and reassignment of subordinates; resolve grievances and complaints.
  • You will oversee the management of Installation level traditional Safety and Occupational Health programs, also referred to as Marine Corps Core Safety Service
  • You will oversee the management of Installation level non-traditional programs such as Private and Commercial Vehicle Licensing programs, and Load Testing and Inspection program of Weight Handling, Ordnance Handling, and Material Handling Equipment.
  • You will assist the Director and Deputy Director, providing expert knowledge in reviewing and ensuring orders, regulations, and procedures of programs assigned meet or exceed all applicable U.S. and Host Nation Standards.
  • You will review accident mishap investigations to ensure accuracy in determining contributing elements of accident/mishap investigations and recommend mitigating measures to avoid future accidents/mishaps.
  • You will assist in developing the annual budget by identifying resources needed to carry out the tasks assigned.
  • You will augment the Commanding General's Inspection Program as an Inspector, assessing subordinate installations and commands safety management systems.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12906126-26-JAB