THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5545000 and is part of the OH 121 Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in a broad range of occupational safety program elements, such as inspections/surveys, assessments, evaluations, mishap investigations, and safety training.

Duties

As a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, GS-0018-11, you will perform the following duties: 1. Performs a broad range of safety and occupational health duties in one or more areas of safety and occupational health. Performs periodic inspections, assessments and evaluations on numerous programs such as high-risk activity programs, supervisory safety training, and emergency/disaster preparedness to determine compliance with appropriate safety and occupational health regulations. Conducts safety and occupational health surveys of facilities and equipment related to the full range of work operations. Uses a comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of regulations, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques to determine compliance with safety and occupational health regulations, modifying or adapting to eliminate or minimize hazards. Normal to high safety risks are encountered in assigned areas which include base operations and facilities, such as industrial shops and operations, aircraft and vehicle maintenance facilities and shops, administrative areas, supply and warehousing, seasonal/recreational areas, construction sites, etc. Evaluates a variety of complex, unconventional safety and occupational health problems or circumstances such as playground equipment and base traffic patterns; ensures correct safety and protective equipment is available and in use; and determines risk assessment of the hazardous processes/conditions identified. Determines and recommends applicable methods and procedures, such as fault tree analysis and risk management, for controlling or eliminating hazards. Documents and reviews inspection, assessment and evaluation findings and prepares formal reports for dissemination to appropriate parties. Advises supervisors, and/or safety representatives on appropriate measures to eliminate or control hazardous operating procedures or conditions. Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure violations and hazards are corrected. Ensures safety concerns are addressed throughout the contracting process with contracted services. 2. Plans and carries out formal investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps involving personal injury accidents, property damage, covering a wide range of work operations. Assigned area involves a substantial number and diversity of hazards that may cause mishaps with significant severity and loss. Serves as the investigation officer for formal mishap investigations such as Safety Investigation Boards (SIB) involving class A and B mishaps. Obtains statements from witnesses, photographs mishap scene, records circumstances of mishap and extent of injuries, estimates cost of property damage, and prepares a formal report of findings with proposed recommendations and abatement dates to correct the unsafe acts/conditions. Compiles and analyzes mishap data, identifies trends, provides managers with mishap/trend analysis data, and assists them in developing programs to reduce mishaps. Prepares formal reports using the Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) program. Uses statistical data to prepare charts, tables, and reports. Based on observed trends, recommends and implements training aimed at mishap/accident prevention. 3. Develops specialized operating practices, modifying or departing significantly from standard techniques when necessary based on interpretation of policies, standards, and regulations. Coordinates with other installation offices regarding safety matters affecting installation personnel and devises specialized operating practices involving diverse but recognized hazards. Prepares and/or revises standard local safety instructions and guides such as local supervisory safety guide, and unit safety representative guide that are relevant to base employees and current or planned contractor operations. Performs other duties as required. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5545000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent may occasionally be required to be in an on-call status outside normal duty hours or on holidays.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position requires employee to occasionally work under adverse environmental conditions.
• This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience in scientific or technical work that provided an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the safety and occupational health field. Creditable general experience must have demonstrated the achievement of knowledge equivalent to the education described above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Managing safety or occupational health program elements. Developing and recommending 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 occupational safety and health requirements. Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards. Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards. Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards. Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards. Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OH 121 Air Refueling Wing 7370 Minuteman Way Columbus, OH 43217 US
• Name: SHANE GAINES
• Phone: 614-492-4626
• Email: [email protected]