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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Summary About the Position: Serve as a Senior Safety and Occupational Health Specialist conducts evaluations and inspections across a wide geographical area, overseeing complex and hazardous operations in construction, commercial A-E, maritime, diving, and maintenance fields. Also, serve as the primary advisor to the Chief of the Safety and Occupational Health Office (SOHO), assisting in the planning, development, and management of the district's safety and occupational health program. Responsibilities Evaluate a wide range of hazardous work conditions in construction, maritime, civil works and other complex operations, advising on safety program development and compliance. Review construction plans and contractors' Accident Prevention Plans, identifying risks, and recommending safety measures to ensure regulatory compliance. Investigate accidents, analyzing trends, and advising on corrective actions to reduce mishap rates and enhance safety. Develop controls for environmental health hazards, offering guidance on safe work procedures and ensuring the use of protective equipment. Provide safety training, promote safety campaigns, and monitor specialized safety certifications, impacting the overall safety culture across the district. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. 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 Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized 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 to qualify at the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Assisting in evaluating hazardous work conditions in construction, maritime, civil works and other operations, providing input on safety program development and compliance; 2. Reviewing construction plans and contractors' Accident Prevention Plans, identifying potential risks, and offering recommendations to improve safety and ensure regulatory compliance; 3. Investigating accidents, analyzing data, and recommending corrective actions to address safety deficiencies and reduce mishap rates; 4. Assisting in the development of controls for environmental health hazards and ensuring the application of protective equipment and safe work procedures; 5. Supporting safety training efforts, promoting safety campaigns, and helping to monitor safety certifications to enhance the safety culture within a district. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Program Management Reading Comprehension Technical Competence Written Communication 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-11). Education 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. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Safety and Occupational Health Career Program 12 Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual or Student Loan Repayment Incentives MAY be considered upon applicant's request and based on agency policy. A service agreement will be required IF incentives are authorized.