If you have experience participating in assigned safety and health programs in a clinical or research science laboratory or equivalent; applying safe practices, and procedures to work activities AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Services! For more information, visit http://ors.od.nih.gov.

Duties

Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing programs, projects, and initiatives to promote a safe and healthy work environment for NIH employees, patients, visitors, and guest workers. Performs investigations and interviews to follow up on incidents involving personal injury, illness, or property damage, providing analysis and feedback on prevention of future occurrences. Uses scientific knowledge to review data collected during investigations and provides quarterly/yearly analysis of trends. Proposes action items for prevention based on scientific analysis. Uses scientific knowledge to instruct management officials, program and technical staff, and scientists on a variety of occupational safety and health programs and subjects in a biomedical and research setting. Participates in the development and implementation of training programs designed to increase awareness of safety hazards, enhance the understanding of preventative measures, and promote safe and healthful practices.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Position requires Education
• If selected, you must be enrolled in the NIH Animal Exposure Program.
• The use of personal protective equipment may be required.
• You may work in hazardous environments or handle hazardous substances.
• If selected, you must be able to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and climb, and work in cramped positions with or without a reasonable accommodation when completing facility/lab surveys and risk assessments.
• If selected, you must be able to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Health Sciences Safety Specialist, GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). In addition, in order to qualify for a Health Sciences Safety Specialist, 0601 at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or, have a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field; OR B. at least 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: working with safety and occupational health staff in the implementation and maintenance of ongoing biomedical research programs, projects and initiatives to promote a safe and healthy work environment; assisting in the identification of potential safety-related problems and hazards in clinical or research laboratories; providing input into guidance and recommendations for the control of risks associated with the conduct of biomedical research and support functions. OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition, to qualify for a Health Sciences Safety Specialist GS-0601 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or, have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field; OR B. at least 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: advising scientists and investigators working with hazardous agents or chemicals on proper safety requirements; developing training programs designed to increase awareness of safety hazards, enhance the understanding of preventive measures, and promoting safe and healthful practices in biomedical research or clinical environments; conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with appropriate safety standards and guidelines in biomedical research facilities; and developing solutions to reduce or eliminate recurrence of safety hazards and causal factors associated with the conduct of biomedical research and support functions. OR C. a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12415534

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Chris Boarman
• Phone: 301-451-7687
• Email: [email protected]