Job summary

DCSA's Logistics Management Office is looking for a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to assist the Chief of Mission Assurance with providing guidance to agency leadership and staff during situations of emergency, hazardous conditions and threat events. Consider DCSA and be part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Major duties

As a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER you will be responsible for the following duties: Facility Safety assessments and inspections Facility planning meetings and site survey team member Mishap investigator, mishap prevention & mitigation OSHA Record Keeper (ORK) E-COMP Safety training manager, CPR/AED, First Aid Fire protection & disaster preparedness, pandemic Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Ergonomics and reasonable accommodation support Safety Information Management Systems Administrator

Qualification

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0018: In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience requirements stated below, applicants must also demonstrate they meet the either: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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. Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. 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. Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse. OR Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included successful completion of a written examination meets the requirements for GS-5. Applicants may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and/or experience. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Safety and Occupational Health Management Series 0018 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/19/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with confident, articulate, persuasive, and professional oral communication skills, as well as, experience presenting to the public or via electronic media. Experience writing policies, standard operating procedures, and staffing policies. Experience using researching skills to be able to identify the cause of the issue and to understand it fully. Brainstorms with team members or consults with more experienced colleagues or uses online research to acquire knowledge Experience using analytical skills to collect, organize, visualize, and assimilate data Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Accident Investigation - Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with an accident investigation including preservation of accident scene, root cause analysis, and evidence detection and handling. Administrative Law - Knowledge of state and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Chemistry - Knowledge of chemicals (including hazardous materials) and their uses, interactions, dangers, precautions, production, and disposal (e.g., Industrial Hygiene).

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience For each work experience you list, make sure you include: Start and end dates (including the month and year). The number of hours you worked per week. The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience. Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.