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Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

Full Time
$86,962 – $113,047 Per Year
Closing on Jan 20, 2025

Location:
Illinois, Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
20/09/2024
End Date:
20/01/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

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Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major duties

You will review Safety Management System objectives to identify and correct deficiencies in established programs You will track hazard abatement actions in automated systems. You will implement mishap prevention measures according to regulations and safety standards. You will develop mishap reporting and investigation guidance for proper completion of assignments by personnel. You will conduct risk management studies on operations or exercises to assist others with risk management safety decisions.

Qualification

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: 1) Developing safety program policies, procedures, and guidance on a recurring basis for best practices; 2) Applying a wide variety of trade and labor occupations to identify failures in human or equipment performance and to recommend control measures; 3) Using mishap investigation techniques and Human Factors Analysis Classification System (HFACS) sufficient enough to investigate mishaps, determine casual factors, and provide recommendations; 4) Using Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), safety data information systems, and other computer programs sufficient enough to collect, organize, communicate, and evaluate a safety program; and 5) Applying leadership principles to lead and inspire people and organizational change. NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.

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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.