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SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER, GS-0018-13 (71237)

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 09/09/2025
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 09/23/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
  • Position Type:
    • Permanent
  • Position Title:
    • SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0018 - Safety And Occupational Health Management (0018)
  • Grade:
    • 13
  • Low Salary :
    • 110,020
  • High Salary:
    • 143,027
  • Hourly vs Salary:
    • Salary
  • USACE Organization :
    • Pacific Ocean Division (POD) - Honolulu District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Fort Shafter, HI
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • Manages and administers a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health (S&OH) program for the Honolulu Engineer District. 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 safety and occupational health matters. Serves as the District technical authority on S&OH.

      The S&OH program must be managed and administered over a vast geographic area having many different cultures, customs, languages and very often without existing safety and health guidelines. The geographic area includes the Hawaiian Islands, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Johnston Island, Guam, and U.S. Trust Territories throughout the Pacific.

      The Honolulu Engineer District is engaged in widely dispersed and diversified activities over a vast geographic area of both the north and south Pacific Ocean. These activities include the construction and maintenance of levees, breakwaters, floodwalls, channel improvements, boat harbors, and shore protection. Military construction of hospitals, medical clinics, water tunnels to 800 vertical feet in depth, ammunition storage, facilities for aircraft, maintenance facilities for aircraft and ground equipment, aircraft runways, roadways and highways, recreational facilities, childcare facilities, major housing projects of single and multi-family units of 250 or more at a time, high rise buildings, research telescope and radar facilities above 10,000 feet elevation. Activities also include hazardous and toxic waste cleanup, unexploded ordinance cleanup, asbestos abatement, power generation systems, water purification systems, sewer water distribution systems, high voltage electrical and communication distribution line systems and contract diving operations.

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:

    • 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.

       

      Other Requirements: 

      • 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.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
      • This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
      • Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
      • 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 or regular and recurring telework.

       

  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications:
    • Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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