Safety and Occupational Health Manager

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/28/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted.

An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.

Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

More specifically, this requirement involves experience in: Expert knowledge of safety and occupational health concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and precedent decisions, which provide the capability to recommend substantive program changes or alternative new courses of managerial action for high safety risks in a field of constantly changing hazards, in diverse operations and processes. Experience with independently planning and executing a nationwide headquarters' safety and occupational health program.

Experience planning and evaluating occupational safety and health programs for organizations conducting complex operations with multiple hazard types. Experience conducting occupational safety and health inspections and developing hazard abatement recommendations to achieve compliance with OSHA or equivalent safety standards.

Knowledge sufficient to serve as a technical authority and make significant, far-reaching decisions or recommendations in the development, interpretation, or application of the principal agency safety and occupational health policies or critical criteria. Experience leading accident, injury, or incident investigations and developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Experience developing or implementing occupational safety and health policies, procedures, training programs, or compliance initiatives.

Practical knowledge of the techniques and procedures applied by industrial hygienists and fire prevention engineers is sufficient to either apply or coordinate the application of safety and occupational health measures with specialists from these occupations. Experience briefing managers or senior officials on safety program findings, compliance issues, risk assessments, or corrective actions. You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to 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 directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The incumbent has lead responsibility for managing the nationwide OS comprehensive safety and health program, including: Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates occupational safety and health programs for geographically dispersed organizations with diverse operational hazards. Conducts and oversees occupational safety and health inspections, assessments, and program evaluations to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Leads accident and incident investigations involving employee injuries, property damage, or hazardous conditions and develops corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyzes injury, accident, and hazard data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and reduce organizational risk.
• Develops, interprets, and implements occupational safety and health policies, procedures, directives, and operating guidance.

Advises management officials on occupational safety and health requirements, hazard abatement strategies, and regulatory compliance matters. Develops and delivers safety training, educational programs, and communication materials to improve workplace safety performance. Manages corrective action and hazard abatement programs, including tracking, documenting, and validating closure of identified deficiencies.