Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Air Education and Training Command; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a safety professional to perform a broad range of occupational safety duties. Responsibilities include inspections, surveys, assessments, mishap investigations, and safety training to protect personnel and facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of safety regulations, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply corrective measures to minimize hazards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of basic construction standards and materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, surveys, assessments, mishap investigations and safety training.
• Apply knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to advise on hazard controls.

Skills

Safety principles

Communication

Construction standards

Training techniques

Drawings interpretation

Planning & organizing

Education

PhD or 3 years graduate ed

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: To perform work in a broad range of occupational safety program elements, such as inspections/surveys, assessments, evaluations, mishap investigations, and safety training.

Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Applying knowledge of regulations, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of safety and occupational health duties in one or more specific areas of safety and occupational health (e.g., identifying, evaluating, and recommending methods of controlling a wide variety of industrial hazards related to the full range of work operations). Knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to safety and occupational health tosufficiently interpret and modify or significantly depart from standard techniques in devising specialized operating practices concerned with accomplishing project safety and occupational health objectives; and explaining the reasons and purposes for applying corrective measures and procedures, minimizing or abating environmental hazards. Knowledge of physiological and psychological factors sufficient to evaluate the relationship of an individual to the working environment and to motivate individuals to perform in a safe manner and to use protective gear.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1\. Knowledge of numerous established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation occupational safety program; the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of normal occupational safety problems/health risks, and formal reporting procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluating normal safety and occupational health risks. 2\. Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, and regulations to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in responding to work related problems and questions. 3\. Knowledge of basic construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards. 4\. Knowledge of standard training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to prepare and present formal training and instructional sessions. 5\. Skill in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications sufficient to identify hazardous conditions in proposed facilities. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer wo