Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Major duties

Assist the Safety Manager in the review of site and construction plans to assure compliance agency standards in the government proportional review of equipment and facilities prior to start-up of a new construction or new equipment. Interfaces with host emergency services, serves as the liaison for custodial and ground maintenance contractors. Assists and implements a preventative maintenance schedule, balancing workload among subordinate workforce and contractors, setting priorities and resolving differences concerning program operations and administration. Resolves issues by coordinating directly with installation, mission, and staff agencies.

Qualification

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07 for GS-09 level; GS-09 for GS-11 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience for a GS-09 is defined as: assisting in the planning, organizing, and evaluation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive safety programs; implementing local safety and occupational health policies; and investigating and documenting accidents and mishaps. Specialized Experience for a GS-11 is defined as: Apply recognized safety, environmental, and health principles, standards, laws and techniques to assist in the management and evaluation of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive safety program; provide technical advice and guidance to management and employees on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive safety; assist in the development of standards, regulations, practices and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: GS-09 Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement GS-11 Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement You must submit proof of education if the position requires education to meet the basic qualification requirements, or if substituting education to meet specialized experience requirements. For additional information on transcripts, visit Transcripts and Certifications. Applicants must also document education and/or certifications in their resume

Evaluations

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below: Best Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the job related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire Highly Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in some of the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualifications as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: Administration and Management Communication Planning and Evaluating Risk Management Safety and Health You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12606514 DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications. Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil.