Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Air Education and Training Command; Randolph Air Force Base (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command seeks a Deputy Director of the Safety Directorate. The role shares with the director the full scope of responsibility for managing the directorate's activities and represents the director officially. When acting for the director, the incumbent holds the same authority and prerogatives.

Qualifications emphasize safety management, leadership, policy development, and strong communication to guide the safety programs and staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety, mishap prevention and risk management functions.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct staff and mentor subordinate supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience advising on safety policy and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Director of the Safety Directorate at AETC, sharing authority with the director.
• Represent the director officially and act with the same prerogatives when needed.
• Oversee safety and occupational health program elements and policies.
• Guide staff, coordinate resources, and mentor safety personnel.
• Ensure compliance with established safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Safety management

Leadership

Policy development

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/occupational health or related field

Job description

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Deputy Director of the Safety Directorate at Air Education and Training Command (AETC), sharing with the director the full scope of responsibility for managing the activities of the directorate. Represents the director officially, and when acting for the director, possesses the same authority and prerogatives.

Specialized Experience and Qualification

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Safety & Occupational Health Management Series 0018 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of Qualifying Specialized Experience

• Managing safety or occupational health program elements.
• Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management.
• Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
• Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.
• Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
• Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
• Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 safety, mishap prevention and risk management functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialist work performed in the subordinate organizations.
2. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

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 work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.