About the Position: Serves as the Safety and Occupational Health technical advisor/subject matter expert/program manager the Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC), a Direct Reporting Unit to Headquarters, Department of the Army.

Duties

Inspect all ANMC facilities to include two permanent tenant organizations operating on cemetery grounds. Identify hazards and make recommendations for correction, implementation, and control of these hazards. Provide staff advice and technical assistance for assigned safety program areas requiring the development and application of new and unique facilities safety standards and SOPs. Utilize expert interpersonal communications skills to influence positive change in safety and industrial hygiene practices across the cemetery. Plan and direct the command implementation of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act as provided by DOD and DA policies, regulations, and directives. Issue policy and procedures and ensures adequate implementation to obtain compliance. Develop systems and processes for tracking both visitor and employee accidents and injuries. Establish control measures in accordance with mandated precedence, i.e., engineering controls, isolation, substitution of less toxic substances, and use of personal protective equipment. Make special studies of specific hazards during field survey and inspections.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Current Army National Military Cemeteries, Office of the Director for Cemetery Support Safety Office employees with competitive status within the local commuting area. Volunteer resumes from current career-conditional and career Army employees will also be considered. 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: One year of specialized experience which includes developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards; implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses; and designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Compliance Inspection and Program ManagementSafety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard ControlSafety 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-13).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HT-W1C9AA ARMY NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERIES DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22211 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk