This position offers multiple duty locations. The selectee will report to the Superintendent and will serve eight national parks of the North Coast and Cascades Network, see Duties section below for additional information. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Duties

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: 1. Serves as the subject matter expert and principal advisor responsible for planning, developing, directing and coordinating a safety and occupational health program for the eight national parks of the North Coast and Cascades Network: North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), San Juan Island National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov). 2. Evaluates, compiles and analyzes behavioral, work environment, and accident statistical data, and prepares charts, tables and reports to communicate this information to management, staff, and others. 3. Coordinates and oversees the development of safety education and training material and conducts safety training programs for managers, supervisors, staff, and park concessionaires. 4. Coordinates and/or conducts annual inspections and ensures that programs are current and compatible with Occupational Safety and Health Program and public Risk Management Program, park or region, agency and Department of the Interior safety plans, and policies. 5. Provides guidance to and/or leads teams in investigating lost time incidents to help identify chair of events, root causes, corrective actions, recommendations for improvement and follow-up to ensure corrective action has been taken. Salary information only one position is being filled and may be filled at any one of the below locations. Pay will be determined based on location selected: - Ashford, WA - $97,376 -$126,585 - Coupeville, WA - $97,376 -$126,585 - Port Angeles, WA - $86,962 -$113,047 - San Juan County, WA - $86,962 -$113,047 - Seattle, WA - $97,376 -$126,585 - Sedro Woolley, WA - $97,376 -$126,585 - Vancouver, WA - $93,543.00 -$121,601 - Astoria, OR - $86,962 -$113,047 Physical Demands: The performance of inspections and investigations of mishaps requires frequent physical exertion such as frequent walking and hiking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, crouching, climbing, stooping, crawling under buildings and in attics, etc. Occasionally is required to ride as a passenger in light fixed wing aircraft and/or helicopters, and to ride in or operate small watercraft. The use of personal protective equipment (hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, eye goggles, and respirators) is required due to exposure to hazardous occupational environments. The interpersonal relationships and conflicts involved with compliance and problem resolution can produce high job stress. Frequent travel away from the incumbent's office is required. Working Conditions: Incumbent is subject to exposure to operating machines and equipment, hazardous materials, high noise level, hazardous gases, fumes and dust, hazardous waste materials, and other occupational environments. Protective clothing and equipment is required. Incumbent also serves in a staff position in a heated/air conditioned office setting. However, field work often occurs in rough terrain and under varying weather conditions. Work may be underground, may have exposure to high electrical energy and/or heights. Emergency operations may also require working in nighttime operations, in adverse terrain and all climatic conditions. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/05/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). In order for experience to be considered equivalent to the GS-11 grade level applicants must demonstrate they have performed evaluation and analysis of safety and occupational health problems, conditions and administrative practices affecting work operations and environmental conditions for a wide range of work operations and environmental conditions involving a substantial number and diversity of unconventional safety and occupational health problems or circumstances. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 1) Managing elements of a safety or occupational health program; 2) Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management; 3) Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; 4) Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards; 5) Developing and implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses; 6) Analyzing and evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards; 7) Designing and modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards; 8) Inspecting and surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards; 9) Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects; 10) Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse. **Applicants must meet a minimum of 4 of the items listed above in order to qualify. You must include hours per week worked. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Amanda Burnham
• Email: [email protected]