Safety and Occupational Health Manager, GS

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Little Rock District

Little Rock, AR

Manages and administers the Safety and Occupational Health (S&OH) program. Formulates District policies and provides program direction by issuing regulations, standards, and technical guidance. Manages surveys, evaluations, studies, audits, and accident investigation/reporting. Advises the Commander and staff on occupational health matters. Serves as the District technical authority in S&OH.

• Develops program policies, procedures, and objectives for accomplishment of the S&OH program.
• Provides oversight and monitors the development and management of the District's Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) Program.
• Interprets, recommends, or issues directions for the District's S&OH Training Program.
• Provides expert consultation and advice to top management, staff, operating officials, and the union on S&OH management issues pertaining to a wide variety of complex industrial, operating, construction, and engineering work situations.
• Assesses cumulative findings of safety management evaluations and other safety and/or occupational health surveys and accident reports to identify systemic issues/trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervises S&OH office employees.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.
• This position has been identified as being a “Key” position and has been designated under the provisions of AR 690-11, Mobilization Planning and Management. A key position is defined as any Army position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of their agency to function effectively.

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