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Air National Guard Units SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST in Fairchild AFB, Washington
Summary This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position: SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST Location: 141st Air Refueling Wing Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered. Responsibilities A GS-0018-9, SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: Performs recurring assignments to control or eliminate unsafe physical conditions, equipment and machine hazards, and risks in human performance that may cause injury to persons or damage to property. Performs periodic inspections and evaluations of assigned unit to determine compliance with appropriate occupational safety and health regulations. Conducts independent safety and occupational health surveys of assigned functional facilities, equipment, and operations where normal safety risks are encountered. Uses agency checklists and criteria from different standards to determine compliance with conventional occupational safety and health regulations and program specific safety directives and methods. Makes minor changes to local procedures when necessary. Evaluates unsafe working practices/conditions; ensures correct safety and protective equipment is available and in use; and determines risk assessment of the hazardous processes/conditions identified. Recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices/conditions that may cause mishaps. Documents and reviews inspection 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. Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure violations and hazards are corrected. Conducts formal investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps of a recurring nature involving personal injury accidents, property damage, or occupational illnesses within the assigned functional area. Compiles and analyzes mishap data, identifies trends, provides managers with mishap/trend analysis data, and assists them in developing programs to reduce mishaps. Uses statistical data to prepare charts, tables, and reports. Based on observed trends, recommends and implements training aimed at accident prevention. Receives assistance from a higher-grade safety specialist or supervisor on investigations that may present problems or conditions not previously encountered. May accompany senior personnel in investigations of accidents/mishaps that include those with significant severity and loss. Reviews and recommends revisions to standard local safety instructions and guides that are relevant to current or planned contractor operations and base employees. Evaluates specific safety standards adopted by national safety associations, societies, or institutes; publications on work processes; and current industrial problems and makes recommendations as to local application related to specific work operations of assigned functional areas. Obtains approval prior to significantly departing from established standards. Reviews plans and specifications for minor construction, building alterations, and/or changes in installation equipment, to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards. Attends pre-construction conferences to brief contractor on safety requirements outlined on standardized checklists. Provides technical recommendations for safety and health in the repair and maintenance of installation facilities and equipment. Identifies potential safety hazards to assure adequate fire exits, stairways, aisle space, sprinkler systems, etc. Randomly spot checks construction sites and notifies contracting officer when safety violations or practices are observed (e.g., improper scaffolding, construction pits not safeguarded, improper use of ladders). When need arises, receives approval from higher authority to stop any operation that is of imminent danger to personnel, property, or environment. Provides technical safety training and instruction on specific safety procedures to supervisors, employees, and/or unit safety representatives on such areas as traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, common laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures. Uses a wide variety of formal training materials, such as outlines, handouts, publications, films, exhibits, protective devices, and visual aids to provide and/or reinforce information related to safe work practices, accident prevention techniques, and mishap reporting requirements. Promotes safety campaigns through oral presentations at local safety committee meetings; and extracts, compiles, and prepares safety articles, bulletins, and pamphlets for local use by base personnel. Maintains required course records. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E5-E7 Compatible Military Assignments: This announcement is only open to those who already hold a 1S0X1 AFSC. - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: N/A SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 24 month of experience, education, or training performing periodic onsite surveys, to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety standards. Prepared or revised safety instructions and guides. Advised personnel of appropriate safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes which may cause mishaps. Investigated mishaps, obtained statements from witnesses, and photographed mishap scenes. Recorded circumstances of mishaps and extent of injuries, prepared final report(s) of findings with recommendations to correct the unsafe acts or conditions which caused injuries or property damage, or 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Education Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Not Applicable. To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims. Additional Information - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). - Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives. - Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. - Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.