About the Position: This position as Safety and Occupational Health Manager is located with the US Army Forces Command, HQ, 3D Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA.

Duties

Serve as the principal representative and technical advisor on safety matters with primary responsibility for formulating and promulgating Division safety policy and procedures. Participate in or influence the formulation, development, implementation, and enforcement of the Safety Programs policies, directives and regulatory guidance. Implement safety programs to reduce the frequency of accidents or occupational illnesses. Develop scripts, talking papers, articles, and other safety risk management documents for publication. Develop programs of instruction, lesson plans, and supporting instructional materials in accordance with the systems approach to training.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Incumbent may be required to deploy with assigned unit for periods up to 365 days.
• Incumbent will be required to pass a military standard physical examination. A pre-employment physical examination is required.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain Standard Army Safety Program Certification. Continuous education and training in a tactical field environment is required.
• The military ACU is the duty uniform (when deployed, or in field environment). Incumbent will be issued standard Table of Allowance (TA) 50 tactical field gear such as backpack, canteen, pistol, etc., for use per local requirements.
• Incumbent must be able to meet weapons qualifications requirements for 9MM pistol and/or M16/M4 rifle.
• Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain a valid stateside driver’s license.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle drivers license within 30 days of employment and be able to maintain the same.
• Incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or irregular duty hours commensurate with mission.
• Work involves frequent visits and temporary duty in CONUS and OCONUS field sites as well as deployment and participation in military exercises in a variety of environments.
• Above statement mandates walking, standing, stooping, bending, carrying, and similar movements, as well as agility, stamina, and dexterity.
• During deployment, physical demands may be greatly increased and will require extended walking with a rucksack weighing about 50 pounds. Employee is required to work irregular and extended duty hours.
• Incumbent is exposed on a regular and recurring basis to machines and equipment in operation, hazardous materials including compressed gases and flammable liquids, and construction hazards.
• Exposure to elements associated in combat and contingency operations in CONUS and OCONUS locations. Protective clothing and equipment are required for wear. Employee may be required to perform work wearing chemical protection mask and clothing.
• This position has been designated a Testing Designated Position and is therefore covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program which requires pre-employment and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug–Free Federal Workplace Program.
• This is an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL (E-E) position subject to deployment. Anthrax inoculation program participation may be required to meet deployability requirements.
• Employee must pass a medical examinaiton and receive required immunizations for overseas/deployed location.

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 EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People 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, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes participating in the planning (to include budgeting and staffing), coordination, and evaluation of a comprehensive safety program; developing the commands safety policies, programs and plans to prevent accidents to the military, civilian and/or non-DOD personnel; and evaluating safety or occupational health programs to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accident/Mishap and Hazard Investigation and ReportingPlanning and EvaluatingSafety and HealthWritten Communication 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-12).

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 DW-APF-WAQJ99 HQ 3D INF DIV (M) (FORT STEWART) DO NOT MAIL Fort Stewart, GA 31314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk