Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

DLA Careers; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to ensure compliance with safety laws and regulations. The role involves conducting inspections, training personnel, and developing safety policies. Ideal candidates will have specialized experience in safety management and a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent.
• Experience in managing safety programs and developing safety policies.
• Ability to analyze jobs and hazards and train personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Recommend measures to control hazardous practices.
• Conduct training for employees and supervisors.

Skills

Safety program management

Safety policy development

Job hazard analysis

Workplace inspection

Training personnel

Education

Graduate education in safety or related field

Job description

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Summary

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Duties

1. Performs inspections of the installation to determine compliance with safety and occupational health laws and regulations.
2. Recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions which may cause mishaps.
3. Prepares supplemental written safety procedures for application to local organizational components.
4. Investigates mishaps involving worksites, machine and equipment operations, environmental conditions, work practices, protective devices and equipment, and safety procedures to control unsafe acts and hazardous conditions.
5. Provides guidance in the development of Job Hazard analyses.
6. Provides formal training to employees and supervisors.
7. Performs mishap/accident investigations to determine root cause(s), and develops recommendations to prevent reoccurrences.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Select Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, PA.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-09, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying experience includes managing safety or occupational health program elements, developing safety policies, applying safety laws and regulations, developing safety standards, analyzing jobs and hazards, inspecting workplaces, and training personnel in safety and occupational health.

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work, and service programs. Volunteer work can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Supporting documentation such as transcripts is required if using education to qualify. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at application time. Graduate education or foreign education evaluations are also considered according to the guidelines provided.

Additional information

For more details, visit: General Applicant Information and Definitions. Reemployed Annuitants are not eligible. Additional veteran and drug-free workplace information is available via provided links.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing