As a Safety and Occupational Health Manager serve as a senior assisting other specialists through knowledge, leadership and experience in the accomplishing of team tasks.. This position is located in General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the National Capital Region (NCR). We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Utilizes GSA personnel and contract services, schedules surveys of Federally owned and controlled buildings and GSA worksites to assess for OSH and environmental hazards including adequacy of ventilation, condition of electrical system, walking and working surfaces, protective devices, noise levels, exposure to mechanical parts, lighting, work station design, and IAQ indicators. Monitors the occupational safety and health program administered by GSA Service Center managers, PBS Division Directors and other GSA Services. Applies a thorough knowledge of OSH, industrial hygiene, and environmental policies, practices, and principles. Provides consultation and assistance to all levels of line and staff management. Evaluates safety and environmental conditions identified during surveys and assessments, and recommends appropriate action based on feasibility, cost, disruption of Federal agencies and program priorities. Attends and participates in meetings of union and management committees for the purpose of providing interface between employees and management concerning matters of OSH and environmental issues and for evaluating suggestions for improving facility safety and environmental programs. Assists in establishing educational and training, and related publicity campaigns, programs, posters and technical documentation to promote awareness and concern for facility and public safety, OSH, and environmental programs. Personally promotes safety and environmental awareness through oral presentations at conferences and seminars and other group meetings and conferences, and through written presentations and reports of Section programs and activities.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time).     If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13 salary range starts at $117,962 per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is work performed with Federal, state and local governments in managing and implementing occupational safety and health programs to include industrial hygiene and hazardous materials. This experience must include planning and developing training, guidance and procedures for such programs; providing technical guidance to management, building occupants, and others in relation to health and safety inspections and surveys; and interpreting and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) and other relevant safety and occupational health laws and regulations.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:   https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 

Contacts

• Address GSA, Public Buildings Service General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) 1800 F Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20405 United States
• Name: Elvis Zdionica
• Phone: 607-972-4223
• Email: [email protected]