Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Indian Co; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on managing safety and health programs. The role requires specialized experience at the GS-11 level, emphasizing safety management and compliance. Candidates will develop policies and train employees to ensure workplace safety.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level in Federal service.
• Experience in managing safety programs and developing policies.

Responsibilities

• Managing and implementing a comprehensive Safety and Health Management Program.
• Analyzing jobs for hazards and training employees.

Skills

Managing safety or occupational health program elements

Advising on safety and occupational health matters

Training employees in safety subjects

Job description

Position Location

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Region in Phoenix, Arizona. It is responsible for managing and implementing an effective and comprehensive regional-wide Safety and Health Management Program.

Additional Information

This is a Bargaining Unit position. For more information, see What are bargaining units?

GS-12 Minimum Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Examples of specialized experience include:

• Managing safety or occupational health program elements independently;
• Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policies to higher management;
• Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters;
• Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control hazards;
• Implementing programs to reduce accidents and occupational illnesses;
• Analyzing or evaluating jobs, processes, products, or systems for hazards;
• Designing or modifying workplaces or processes to control hazards;
• Inspecting workplaces for compliance and hazards; and
• Training employees in safety or occupational health subjects.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.