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SAFETY AND Occupational HEALTH Specialist Security Clearance

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23501, USA
Listing for: Department of the Navy
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
  • Government
  • Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will assist in administering a comprehensive Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) Program at Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA).
* You will conduct Safety and Environmental Training for NSSA employees in accordance with the Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Manual.
* You will conduct workplace/industrial inspections of NSSA Norfolk facilities.
* You will maintain a log of Navy Occupational injuries and illnesses.
* You will communicate with Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (DOL/OSHA) officials regarding safety and occupational health matters. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Qualifications GS-11:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Managing the SOH program for a single local facility, implementing agency-wide safety policies, conducting routine local program evaluations, and monitoring local hazard trends to ensure compliance with OSHA and agency regulations.
* Conducting regular safety inspections of diverse industrial and administrative work spaces at a local installation; identified standard and non-standard hazards, performed routine risk assessments, and recommended established engineering or administrative controls.
* Conducting investigations of standard workplace accidents and occupational illnesses at a local facility; interviewed witnesses, determined contributing factors using established investigation techniques, and drafted formal mishap reports with recommended corrective actions.
* Conducting standard safety and health training sessions (e.g., Hazard Communication, PPE, and lockout/tagout) for facility employees; interpreted established safety regulations to provide guidance to local supervisors on routine safety matters.
* Coordinating the local facility's ergonomics and hazard communication programs; conducted standard ergonomic assessments of individual workstations and recommended standard adjustable equipment or workstation improvements. GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Assisting in administering the SOH program at a local facility by collecting safety compliance data, maintaining local safety records, and participating in routine program reviews under the guidance of a senior specialist.
* Participating in routine safety and health inspections of standard office and low-risk work areas; used established checklists to identify common hazards (e.g., tripping hazards, blocked exits) and drafted basic hazard reports for supervisor review.
* Assisting higher-grade specialists in investigating minor workplace incidents; collected preliminary statements, documented the scene using standard checklists and photography, and prepared draft incident logs for review.
* Coordinating and co-facilitated basic safety orientation training for new employees; distributed standard safety training materials, maintained training attendance databases, and answered basic questions using established safety manuals.
* Administering ergonomic self-assessment questionnaires to office staff; conducted basic workstation check-ins using standard checklists, and referred complex ergonomic issues to a higher-level specialist. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
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