This position serves as a Safety & Occupational Health Manager in the Bureau of Land Management, Oregon/Washington (OR/WA) State Office, Division of Management Services.

Duties

The Safety and Occupational Health Manager is responsible for management of a multi-state (Oregon and Washington) safety program and serves as advisor to the State Director and all managers and supervisors statewide on safety related matters. The incumbent is responsible for providing oversight and guidance for a statewide Safety and Occupational Health Program. The incumbent creates and maintains a safety and occupational health program consistent with all applicable safety and occupational health regulations and policies, as well as the principles and techniques of risk management; and develops, implements, and promotes safety systems and processes that identify and eliminate hazards, and ensures the protection of employees and the visiting public. The incumbent works closely with supervisors and staff to mitigate risks associated with field work and conducts safety investigations and safety inspections statewide. The incumbent provides guidance, policy, and direction to a broad range of District staff on the full range of safety and health concerns. The incumbent coordinates and/or develops safety trainings and educational campaigns; and works collaboratively with BLM National and State Safety Officers and/or agencies on development of safety related policies and safety materials. The incumbent also works closely with the State Emergency Management Coordinator on coordinating the State Office Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations Program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• May be subject to 24 hour call back.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) managing a safety or occupational health program; (2) developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards; (3) implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses; (4) inspecting or surveying buildings, construction sites, housing, hazardous waste storage and utility systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies; (5) training workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]