Job summary

You will serve as a SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPEC (WORKFORCE) in the Occupational, Safety, and Health Department of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. SALARY: GS-11: $77,192 - $100,344 GS-12: $92,520 - $120,282

Major duties

You will assess program and project management processes and functions for completeness and technical accuracy, object achievement, and resolutions of problems. You will collect, analyze and provide corrective actions to specific program functions to achieve awareness of safety hazards and corresponding preventive procedures. You will train workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. You will assess training and development competencies, identify development gaps and training need for personnel You will collect data and present findings to leadership with recommendations of how to close performance gaps. You will create and implement development goals and objectives for personnel to enhance their qualifications. You will manage training programs, determine and provide training and educational resource to personnel. You will develop and provide training program recommendations and guidance documents to support training and development objectives.

Qualification

FOR GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: conducting and evaluating occupational safety and health program surveys and functions (i.e. Program/Project Self-Assessment, OSH-Grams, surveillances, and inspections) by analyzing safety hazards and preventative procedures to assist in recommending training and educational resources are meeting program objectives. FOR GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning, conducting, and evaluating occupational safety and health program surveys and functions (i.e. Program/Project Self-Assessment, OSH-Grams, surveillances, and inspections) by analyzing safety hazards and preventative procedures to recommend training and educational resources are meeting program objectives. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR GS-11 ONLY: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene) or a degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study form 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~ Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene) or a degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study form 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~ Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION DEVELOPING OTHERS MISHAP/ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROBLEM SOLVING SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.