Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Duties

Serving as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist GS-0018-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Environmental & Safety Branch (ESB), Facilities Management Division (FMD) under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD) and located in Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior program manager in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) program. The ESB formulates plans and policy for, directs, coordinates, implements and evaluates a complex bureau-wide Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Program (OSHE). The position serves as advisor and consultant to FLETC managers and provides policy, program management and technical support to establish and maintain safe and healthy workplaces that are free of known hazards and are conducive to quality training and facility management.

• Formulating plans (both short and long term) and policy for, developing, directing, coordinating, managing, and evaluating a large-scale, complex Occupational Health and Safety program.
• Serving as an advisor and consultant to FLETC supervisors and is responsible for aspects of safety management that affect FLETC facilities and training activities
• Ensuring existing and new training requirements, policies, and procedures mandated by FLETC meet occupational health and safety requirements for federal employees and contractors
• Providing direction and expert technical advice in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for the Department of Homeland Security

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness (5N – Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk).
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• Bargaining Unit:
  This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Travel of 25% or less may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• Required to undergo initial and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. Subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions to ensure FLETC Continuity of Operations for Mission Essential Functions or Primary Mission Essential Functions.

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• Ensuring training requirements, policies and procedure guidelines are in compliance with laws, rules and regulations; AND
• Formulating plans and policy for a complex occupational safety and health program; AND
• Providing technical advice in an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) program; AND
• Reviewing safety standards for facilities and training exercies and recommending appropriate changes

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