Safety and Occupational Health Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with Security Clearance
Duties
* Apply laws and regulations, policies and/or procedures related to safety and occupational health.
* Evaluate the safety of the handling, storage, and/or disposal of explosives and hazardous materials.
* Conduct analysis, write programs, assess lockout/tag out procedures and extend accepted safety principles in order to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive safety and occupational health program.
* Perform inspections and surveys of facilities, equipment, and operations for which the installation has responsibility, to ensure compliance with safety and occupational health regulations and requirements. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
* Pre-employment and random drug testing is required.
* Employee must obtain CP-12 certification within 24 months of employment.

* Physical requirements:

employee must be able to stand/walk in excess of 75% of the time, potentially in all weather conditions.
* Employee must be able to properly wear PPE as needed to support industrial operations. Examples include respirators, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, etc. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes:
1) Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management;
2) Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements;
3) Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards;
4) Conducting inspections or risk assessments involving hazardous materials and equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information
* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
* You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
* This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

* Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
* Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
* If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
* This is a Safety and Occupational Health Career Field position.
* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
* Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
* When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
* Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
* This position requires a 1 year trial/probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

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