Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-11 (44695)

Walla Walla, WANorthwestern Division (NWD) - Walla Walla District44695
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Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Walla Walla District

Locations (City, State)

Walla Walla, WA

Position Overview/Duties

POSITION OVERVIEW

Engineering and Construction Division; Construction Branch; Construction Support Section

The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.

DUTIES

  • Provide oversight of the contractor's safety compliance and manage the safety program for Construction Branch personnel as the Construction Branch Safety and Occupational Health Specialist.
  • Oversee construction contracts at the lock and dams on the Snake and Columbia Rivers and a variety of other civil works projects over a wide geographic area throughout the Walla Walla District.
  • Focus on repair and modernization of the hydropower, navigation, fish passage, and flood control systems at US Army Corps of Engineers owned facilities.
  • Review contractor's safety plans, attend on site safety meetings, inspect active construction sites with regards to safety, investigate contractor and Government accidents/mishaps, and review the contract plans before award.
  • Oversight and administration of safety related plans for Branch personnel such as fall protection, fatigue management, and associated training requirements.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job 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. This program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements, including voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, 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.

We are specifically seeking a non-competitive reassignment for this opportunity but may consider other non-competitive placement options highlighted above.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • TDY travel may be required up to 15% of the time.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) #12 position. A Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health is required to be obtained within 24 months for personnel filling this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who May Apply: This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 in this document.

You must meet the qualification requirements listed below:

GS-11 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience (1) reviewing contractor's safety program proposals to ensure conformance with safety standards, procedures and codes; (2) recommending changes and modifications as required; AND(3) making on-site safety surveys of resident off ice programs to determine that prescribed safety procedures and standards are being applied as well as advising on various problems which might arise in the area of safety with project and contract personnel. (Specific experience must be well documented in resume).

See position description for more information: https://acpol2.army.mil/ako/fasclass/search_fs/search_fs_output.asp?id=1079413&JobNum=493719&ccpo=RH

Physical Effort: Duties require considerable walking, climbing, crouching, prolonged standing, and exposure to various weather conditions. The specialist must possess a certain degree of agility and dexterity.

Working Conditions: The specialist is frequently exposed to a variety of industrial hazards including fumes, dusts, high noise levels, and moving machine parts and equipment. Protective devices in some cases are required when performing surveys.

Additional information

  • A relocation incentive MAY be authorized.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ (https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/) for more information.
  • One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

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).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

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.