THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SAFETY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0695000 and is part of the ID AASF, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.

Duties

Implements plans, policies and procedures to comply with DOD, DA, OSHA and NGB safety regulations and directives. Provides technical expertise to managers and supervisors in establishing techniques and procedures for the elimination or control of unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards. Plans and conducts periodic and unscheduled surveys and inspections of all ARNG facilities including ammunition storage, warehouse, and equipment maintenance facilities, to determine compliance with OSHA standards. Posts notices of unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Assigns risk assessment codes and prepares abatement plans and time frames of elimination of hazards. Observes work methods and recommends to supervisors/managers corrective measures to eliminate unsafe work practices. Serves as a technical representative to State Safety Councils and Committees. Evaluates the effectiveness of organizational safety programs through activity visits. Develops countermeasure programs to prevent or reduce accidents and hazardous conditions. Makes assessments based on conformance with established ARNG policies and safety criteria, OSHA standards, and work requirements. Coordinates with operating activities to provide safety training and ensures safety awareness throughout the ARNG. Plans, schedules, and conducts safety demonstrations, lectures, meetings and conferences. Prepares or assists supervisors in preparing materials for safety meetings. Ensures preparation of graphs, charts, and other informational materials pertaining to accident trends and other aspects of the safety programs. Maintains close liaison with federal, state, municipal, and private industry to obtain safety materials and to facilitate adaptation of industrial safety practices to military methods. Maycoordinate utilization of laboratories, equipment and safety training materials and/or facilities. Provides technical assistance in accident investigations. Participates in fatality investigations as a team member. Conducts comprehensive investigations in cases of fatal or multiple injury accidents to determine causes and procedures for eliminating a recurrence. Collects, reviews and ensures timely submission of all accident reports to the DA Safety Center and ARNG Safety Office. Codes DA Form 285. Evaluates and analyzes all pertinent accident data to isolate significant facts and trends (seasonal accidents, location of hazards, extent of injuries and property damage, etc.). Plans corrective actions and recommends specific measures to correct unfavorable accident trends. Prepares state safety standards for local implementation, writes regulations and prepares safety articles for state publications. Prepares SOPs pertaining to safety for special military training exercises and coordinates training and appointment of unit or organizational safety personnel. Conducts preliminary reviews of engineering plans for alteration or construction of buildings, structures, maintenance areas, machines or roadways to ensure integration of accident prevention principles (proper lighting, machine guards, ventilation, positioning of ground support equipment, proper placement of safety signs, markings, etc.). Provides technical guidance and direction to personnel involved in hazardous operations. Observes work areas and practices where dangerous conditions or operations exist. Develops safety checklists and distributes such to assist activities in conducting internal safety reviews. Coordinates with and provides assistance in the material and Petroleum Activity and DOD Explosive Safety Board inspections. Coordinates hazardous material movement with the Department of Transportation (DOT). Investigates ARNG employee OSHA/Safety complaints with the Labor Relations Specialist or other SPMO representatives. Classifies seriousness of complaint and determines abatement process and time frame. Surveys, inspects, certifies, and recertifies indoor/outdoor ranges. Processes renewal request for nonstandard range waivers. Presents safety budget requirements with justifications to superiors in support of the statewide ARNG safety program. May oversee the work of one or two employees performing safety functions and perform duties such as, providing on the job training; informing subordinates of agency policies and programs; and identifying developmental and training needs of employees and recommending formal training. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-6 through E-7. Compatible Military Assignments: All MOS's. THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below we suggest using the USAJobs resume builder. IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All GS-0018 series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Performed periodic/unscheduled inspections of base facilities, warehouses, and equipment maintenance operations and evaluated compliance with applicable regulations and hazard system. Recommended measures and methods to correct safety and occupational health deficiencies. Participated in planning for testing of munitions, and assured integration of explosive safety criteria in testing procedures. Reviewed test implementation directives for inclusion of appropriate safety criteria. Prepared supplements to regulations and manuals for aircraft weapons safety and developed local regulations defining applicable mishap prevention procedures. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; nevertheless, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Education

There are no additional education requirements required for this position.

Contacts

• Address ID AASF 5000 ED STIMPSON WAY Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: Martin Vejar
• Email: [email protected]