Safety and Occupational Health Manager

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

01MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience for the GS-12: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: Inspecting workplaces, processes, products, and other systems to verify compliance with safety and occupational health policies and standards and identify potential hazards.

Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to provide guidance and resolve technical issues related to workplace safety and health requirements. Implementing safety program activities, including accident investigations, safety training, emergency drills, and hazardous materials tracking, to reduce accidents, exposure, and compliance risks.

Physical Demands: The performance of work duties frequently requires inspections of all AFRH-W buildings and necessitating extended periods of walking and standing.

02Working Conditions

The incumbent is frequently exposed to machines and equipment in operation; hazardous material including compressed gases and flammable liquids, and construction and health hazards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade.

No award SF-50 will be accepted). Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

SPECIAL NOTE: Long-term care experience and/or interacting with geriatric patients is highly desired.

As a/an Safety and Occupational Health Manager, you will: Evaluate the Safety and Occupational Health Program and the Fire Prevention and Protection Program by surveying campus activities, facilities, and resident areas for compliance with organizational policies and safety standards. Investigate accidents or analyze injury data to identify trends and recommend preventive measures, new safety procedures, or protective equipment.

Develop and deliver safety, occupational health, and fire prevention training to protect residents, employees, and facilities. Coordinate environmental, hazardous materials, or emergency management programs that meet OSHA, EPA, and District of Columbia requirements, including compliance reports and contractor oversight.