This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as an Occupational and Safety Health Manager for the tests and operations. Reviews and develops health and safety plans and programs affecting multi-million dollar testing programs and testbed designs. Develops and issues instructions and procedures establishing technical and administrative OSH requirements for testing activities.

Duties

As a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER at the GS-0018-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Manages programs for widely dispersed and diversified test activities over a large geographic area, conducts permit required confined space entries (PRCS) as an entrant or PRCS Supervisor, emergency medical response exercises, OSH related training, evaluations, facility surveys, equipment surveys, and operations surveys for multiple organizational detachments engaged in widely dispersed and diversified activities over a large geographic area. Manages the construction safety program for activities conducted by the Test & Assessment Department and other construction as assigned. Participates in test planning meetings and reviews test article designs and statements of work (SOWs), to ensure all federal, state and local OSH regulations. Reviews and coordinates with host management on DTRA and DTRA contractor safety procedures for each construction site and activity. Reviews construction contractor and subcontractor safety plans. Ensures each construction operation has adequate safety oversight. Develops, manages and executes the Confined Space Program for the Test & Assessment Department. Responsible for the identification and control of all confined spaces and permit required confined spaces (PRCS) on all Test & Assessment Department test sites. Responsible for coordination of permanent signage with host management. Responsible for identification and control of confined spaces at test locations operated by other organizations associated with, or resulting from, Test & Assessment Department activities. For each PRCS entry, identifies all present immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) environments; assesses the physical, chemical, and biological risks; and develops an entry plan. Serves as the primary PRCS entry supervisor Fills in for other team member positions when required. Develops, manages and executes the Underground Safety Program for tunnel test articles. Establishes underground safety procedures for construction and test activities to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations. Reviews contractor underground construction plans. Develops, maintains and executes a site-specific underground training program, which meets OSHA requirements. Responsible for training all test support personnel that are required to work in underground environments. Serves as the Test Safety Officer on assigned tests. Develops the Test Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) to establish the safety requirements for each unique test event. Monitors site operations and environmental conditions involving multiple contractors, military members and government civilians. Provides direct safety oversight of work performed by contractors, government civilians, and military personnel. Monitors site operations and environmental conditions involving diverse hazards which include the potential for significant severity of loss to high dollar, one-of-a-kind prototype property, resources, and life. Conducts post-test hazard assessment for structural damage with specialists, hazardous atmospheres, and other hazards resulting from test operations. Coordinates directly with multiple host installation's Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Offices. Inspects and evaluates all test contractors' and test participants' programs to ensure compliance with OSHA standards for construction and general industry standards. Develops, manages and executes the Respiratory Protection Program. Performs quantitative and qualitative fit testing for department personnel on the respiratory program or other personnel if required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to acquire and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime, compensatory time and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible. May be recalled to duty 24-hrs a day during other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays; may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Position requires access to Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI)/ Restricted Data (RD). Required to don PPE, SCBA and be on the respiratory protection program.
• A valid driver's license is required. Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 25% of duty time per year (CONUS/OCONUS). Must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid passport.
• Must maintain necessary training to preserve proficiency in job related qualifications, i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, First Aid, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), automated external defibrillator (AED), and PRCS.
• Must be able to perform physical exertion, e.g., long periods of standing, and walking over rough, uneven terrain and rocky surfaces. May carry moderately heavy items such as field gear, computer components and similar items.
• Must be able to perform physical exertion, e.g., long periods of standing, and walking over rough, uneven terrain and rocky surfaces. May carry moderately heavy items such as field gear, computer components and similar items.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993.
• Required to instruct OSHA Underground Safety Training.
• Eligible for situational telework.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Experience in applied safety procedures for OSHA underground construction is highly desired. Experience instructing OSHA underground safety training is highly desired. 5 years of specialized experience which includes safety and occupational health managing safety or occupational health program elements, developing safety and occupational health policy, applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures. Knowledge to determine and experience in applying safety protocols to chemical hazard zones. Expert knowledge and experience in safety and occupational health regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws regulations. Thorough knowledge of general industrial and construction processes, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with environmental and safety regulations and standards. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Knowledge in applied safety procedures for OSHA underground construction is desired. Experience instructing OSHA underground safety training is desired. Specialized experience which includes safety and occupational health managing safety or occupational health program elements, applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to determine chemical hazard zones. Knowledge and experience in safety and occupational health regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws regulations. Knowledge of general industrial and construction processes, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with environmental and safety regulations and standards. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0018 series. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology. or Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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: Managing safety or occupational health program elements. Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management. Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements. Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards. Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards. Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards. Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards. Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse. or Certificates Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included successful completion of a written examination meets the requirements for GS-5. Applicants may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and/or experience. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-0259
• Email: [email protected]