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 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Work requires frequent onsite surveys with prolonged standing, walking, crawling, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching and other physical movements. May traverse rough terrain.
• This position is designated as Emergency Essential. This position is considered essential to support Army's mobilization and wartime mission during periods of increasing tension or mobilization.
• May be required to wear protective clothing and equipment. The duty uniform is standard military issued clothing when deployed or in field conditions. Standard TA50 equipment will be issued per local requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid stateside driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Vehicle driver's license within 30 days of employment and be able to maintain the same.
• Percentage of time spent TDY is up to 50% (CONUS/OCONUS).
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Must be able to obtain an official government passport.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment as a condition of employment, selectee will be required to sign a form acknowledging understanding of this provision.
• Continuation Conditions of Employment under Additional Information.

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.Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing safety and occupational health program requirements and conduct inspections for an organization. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11or above. 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

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EM-APF-WAML99 0001 IN HHC 02 AUG DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk