SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

US Washington Headquarters Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is seeking a safety professional at the GS-13 level within the Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Standards and Compliance Division (SCD), Occupational Safety and Health Branch (OSHB). The incumbent advises senior managers and staff on highly technical safety and health topics and leads hazard assessments, program development, and compliance initiatives.

The role reports to the Branch Chief, OSHB, and requires expert knowledge of federal safety

Qualifications

• Identify and evaluate occupational hazards at construction and commercial sites.
• Develop programs to reduce accidents and occupational illnesses.
• Inspect workplaces for compliance with safety and health policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior managers and employees on highly technical safety and occupational health issues.
• Report to the Branch Chief, OSHB and support safety program implementation across divisions.

Skills

Hazard identification

Program development

Workplace inspection

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Standards and Compliance Division (SCD), Occupational Safety and Health Branch (OSHB). The incumbent reports to the Branch Chief, OSHB and serves as an adviser to senior managers and employees on highly technical issues pertaining to safety and occupational health.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

• 1)Identifying and evaluating occupational hazards of construction and commercial work sites to identify potential new hazards;
• 2) Developing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses;
• 3) Inspecting workplaces, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards.

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

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