About the Position: Serve as principal Safety and Occupational Health Specialist at the Corps and Division level of an Army Command or equivalent. The program embraces a diversity of high risk factors to meet training and mission readiness requirements. The duties and responsibilities of this position require or authorize the individual to participate in the formulation, development, implementation, and enforcement of the Safety Program's policies, directives and regulatory guidance.

Duties

Provide guidance to all operating levels concerning safety requirements and responsibilities. Plan and organize a continuous program involving occupational safety and health for both military and civilian personnel. Ensure compliance and enforcement of various Safety and Occupational Health subprograms. Monitor work area and evaluate activities with known safety problems as indicated by a high record of work injuries, hazardous operations and environmental conditions. Conduct independent and joint risk management studies for operation/exercises and assist with risk management decisions. Conduct safety briefings, safety training classes and professional development for senior and junior leaders within the command and subordinate organizations. Conduct independent Aviation and Ground accident investigations as directed by the Command to facilitate immediate corrective action, collective awareness and eliminate future mishaps.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This is a deployable Department of the Army Civilian position. Must pass an Initial and annual medical examination and receive/maintain up-to-date required immunization for the overseas or deployed location which requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential".
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time (CONUS/OCONUS).
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must be able to qualify individually on common tasks selected by the supervisor from the Unit's Mission Essential Task List (METL).
• Incumbent must complete all required training and achieve the CP-12 Level 1 and Explosives Safety Level 1 professional certificates within 12 months, or prior to deployment, as outlined in the 0018 job series Master Training Plan.
• Work requires frequent onsite surveys with prolonged standing, walking, crawling, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching and other physical movements.
• May be required to wear protective clothing and equipment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in or related to safety and occupational health of the position, which includes experience in 1) modification of safety and health standard or techniques; 2) eliminating unsafe operations or conditions of critically affecting military readiness; 3) work processes and practices of specialized warehousing and material handling and techniques. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Compliance InspectionMishap/Accident InvestigationPublic Safety and SecurityRisk ManagementSafety and Health Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-WGEN99 0020 EN HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]