Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-11 (77914)

The Far East District is looking for current GS-11 employees for Non-Comp Reassignment or GS-12 employees seeking a Voluntary Change to Lower Grade

About the Position

Responsible for executing and evaluating, in accordance with pertinent regulations and procedures, a comprehensive loss prevention program for the Far East District. The loss prevention program encompasses a full range of functions including program adherence, accident prevention, education and promotion, reporting and analysis, construction site inspection, and OSHA and general safety inspection.

Major Duties

• Administer the District's Loss Prevention Program in accordance with policies and objectives established in AR 385-10 and implementing Corps of Engineers Regulations.
• Survey and inspect construction sites, areas, operations, facilities, and personnel to determine conformance to safety rules, standards, and regulations; notes hazards and undesirable operating conditions and recommends corrective action.
• Assist in conducting promotional campaigns to stimulate interest in accident prevention.
• Analyze accident statistical data for all areas of the district's accident prevention program; prepares reports of significant problems with corrective actions taken.

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

WHO MAY APPLY: This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, repromotion to a grade previously held on a permanent basis, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a complete background investigation.
• 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.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Additional Information

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collect form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance).
• The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
• This is an overseas position: Overseas positions may have limitations. You must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26 JUL 12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
• Locality pay does not apply in overseas areas.
• 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.
• Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250 (subject to available budget).
• This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed “unscheduled telework”.

Minimum Experience Requirements

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, AmeriCorps) 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016283.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes inspecting workplaces to ensure compliance with established safety and occupational health policies, training workers on safety or occupational health topics, and implementing programs to reduce the frequency of accidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR

Education:

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. [remove LL.M., if unrelated] with a major study in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology. OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).