You will serve as a OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST in the Safety Compliance Group Code 108.3, located in the Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Office, Code 108, Executive Department (Code 100) of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.

Duties

You will administer a safety and occupational health program in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and command methodology. You will conduct safety and occupational health inspections and surveys to evaluate effectiveness of unit safety program. You will enforce safety and occupational health standards according to federal Occupational and Safety Health (OSHA), Department of Defense (DoD), and other installation policy and directives. You will recommend safety corrective actions to increase the effectiveness of the work environment and personal safety equipment. You will administer immediate corrective action during on-site inspections to prevent conditions that pose danger to life and property. You will encourage the use of safety devises and personal protective equipment to promote safe working conditions. You will analyze mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements to prepare written reports. You will investigate mishaps on personnel injuries and close-calls to prevent reoccurrence. You will conduct follow up inspections to determine that all unsafe conditions have been corrected. You will conduct Safety and Occupational Health surveys to evaluate the safety programs for risks or hazards in workplaces, facilities and operations (e.g., industrial, warehouse, maintenance, range, tactical safety). You will brief management on safety deficiencies identified and recommend corrective actions. You will Deliver safety briefs at orientation training sessions.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current IT-II level certification.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain Raditation Worker qualifications.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Experience utilizing a wide range of safety and occupational health concepts, principles, and practices, laws and regulations. Experience independently conducting safety and/or occupational health inspections of workplaces and job sites (identifying hazards, assessing risks and prescribing accident prevention measures. Experience independently conducting comprehensive investigations of occupational accidents, illnesses, property damages, and/or motor vehicle damage to include near misses. Experience monitoring and/or verifying compliance with various safety and occupational health programs. Experience utilizing Occupational Safety and Health Programs (e.g. Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program (NAVOSH), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

Contacts

• Address TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY 990 USS Thomas Jefferson Dr Kings Bay, GA 31547 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]