Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Blue Grass Chemical Activity (BGCA) safety program encompasses a variety of sensitive and critical activity wide programs in support of the Toxic Chemical Munitions storage mission, directly affecting the life, health, and safety of all BGCA employees.

Duties

Manages a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program at a chemical weapons stockpile site. Develops policy and plans for the Activity to carry out assigned safety responsibilities. Oversees a variety of sensitive and critical Activity-wide programs in support of the Toxic Chemical Munitions storage mission. Evaluates technical aspects of design, development, testing and operation of Army materiel, equipment, and facilities. Conducts and completes special assignments, which typically involve highly technical and complex safety problems which have high visibility by the Commander and Headquarters. Provides oversight of programs related to the disposition and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials. Monitors environmental parameters, and conducts inspections including recommendations for corrective action when needed. Performs supervisory duties to include: Assign/monitor work; prepare schedules for completion of work; develop performance standards, evaluate performance; effect disciplinary actions, resolve complaints/grievances; and identify training needs.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position requires participation in the Chemical Incident or Mishap Response and Assistance (CIMRA) situations and serve on teams dedicated to mitigating CIMRA situations.
• The incumbent must qualify for and remain qualified for the Chemical Unescorted Access Program (UAP) in accordance with Army Regulation 190-59
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain a Career Program 12 Safety Professional Certificate within one year of appointment.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain a Career Program 12 Explosives Safety Level-1 Certificate within one year of appointment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires the employee to use Personal Protective Equipment provided by the employer, such as but not limited to ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes are required.
• One year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian Employees 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: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience in or related to Safety and Occupational Health which includes: Managing a Safety and Occupational Health Program for an organization; Advising Safety and Occupational Health policy to higher levels of management; Applying Safety and Occupational Health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with Safety and Occupational Health requirements. Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established Safety and Occupational Health policies. Training of employees, supervisors, managers, or other Safety and Occupational Health personnel in Safety or Occupational Health subjects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accident/Mishap and Hazard Investigation and ReportingCompliance Inspection and Program ManagementManaging Human ResourcesSafety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Identification 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 GT-W6ER02 US ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIALS ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Richmond, KY 40475 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk