Position is with U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Region 3, Philadelpha, PA. The position is inside the bargaining unit. Applicants need to pass physical examination for performance of job duties. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Relocation and/or PCS funds not available. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if funding becomes available.
Position is with U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Region 3, Philadelpha, PA. The position is inside the bargaining unit. Applicants need to pass physical examination for performance of job duties. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Relocation and/or PCS funds not available. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if funding becomes available.
Position is also advertised as vacancy announcement: #MS-20-BOS-OSHA-118,for status applicants, VEOA eligible, Vet Recruitment Appointment; 30% or more compensable disabled veterans; Sch A eligibles; Peace Corps (PC) personnel & former PC volunteers, To be considered for each, apply to each vacancy announcement.
For GS-9: Assists in planning and conducting portions or limited inspections or compliance reviews (or independently conducts inspections of business establishments and worksites whose operations are generally characterized by the presence of moderately stable, low-risk processes or some higher hazards or unsafe working conditions. Studies records and reports of occupational safety and health mishaps, injuries, and illnesses. Conducts research of employers and their previous OSHA enforcement activity in advance of new inspections or investigations and to respond to requests for information. Utilizes the automated enforcement system to calculate penalties assessed to employers based on the gravity, severity, and probability of occupational safety and health violations. Writes complete and legally sufficient case files documenting all inspection procedures, interviews, sampling, identified hazards, and corrective actions. Assists Department of Labor attorneys in the preparation of evidence for contested cases. Assists in conducting or may conduct opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and labor representatives regarding enforcement findings and applicable occupational safety and health policies and regulations.
For GS-11: Plans, schedules, and conducts the full range of occupational safety and health inspections of private businesses and worksites where there is a strong probability of encountering unsafe and unhealthful working conditions from minor to serious in severity. Inspections may include fatalities, large numbers of serious injuries, or very serious accidents. Studies records and reports of occupational safety and health mishaps, injuries, and illnesses. Conducts research of employers and their previous OSHA enforcement activity in advance of new inspections or investigations and to respond to requests for information. Conducts workplace analyses to determine hazardous processes that contribute to employee injury and illness. Develops strategies to mitigate or abate workplace hazards. Utilizes the automated enforcement system to calculate penalties assessed to employers based on the gravity, severity, and probability of occupational safety and health violations. Writes complete and legally sufficient case files documenting all inspection procedures, interviews, sampling, identified hazards, and corrective actions. Assists Department of Labor attorneys in the preparation of evidence for contested cases. Serves as a witness and testifies on behalf of the Department. Conducts opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and labor representatives.
FOR GS-12: Plans, schedules, and conducts the full range of occupational safety and health inspections of private businesses and worksites where there is a strong probability of encountering unsafe and unhealthful working conditions from minor to serious in severity. Inspections may include fatalities, large numbers of serious injuries, or very serious accidents. Studies records and reports of occupational safety and health mishaps, injuries, and illnesses. Conducts research of employers and their previous OSHA enforcement activity in advance of new inspections or investigations and to respond to requests for information. Conducts workplace analyses to determine hazardous processes that contribute to employee injury and illness. Develops strategies to mitigate or abate workplace hazards. Utilizes the automated enforcement system to calculate penalties assessed to employers based on the gravity, severity, and probability of occupational safety and health violations. Writes complete and legally sufficient case files documenting all inspection procedures, interviews, sampling, identified hazards, and corrective actions. Assists Department of Labor attorneys in the preparation of evidence for contested cases. Serves as a witness and testifies on behalf of the Department. Conducts opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and labor representatives. Performs special studies and prepares reports of findings and conclusions. Assist in the development/review of area or national office materials, policies and procedures.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist position is also advertised as vacancy announcement: #MS-20-BOS-OSHA-118, for status applicants, VEOA eligible, Vet Recruitment Appointment; 30% or more compensable disabled veterans; Sch A eligibles; Peace Corps (PC) personnel & former PC volunteers, To be considered for each, apply to each vacancy announcement.
This vacancy is also being advertised as a Industrial Hygienist GS-0690-09/11 under vacancy Announcement DE-20-BOS-OSHA-0119. It is anticipated that only one position will be filled either as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist or as a Industrial Hygienist. Not one selection for each vacancy announcement.
Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample at the interview.
Applicants must meet either the specialized experience OR substitution of education for specialized experience described below.
For GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience is outlined below:
Substitution of Experience GS-09: Two years of graduate education or a Master's degree in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or 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.
For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience is outlined below:
Substitution of Experience GS-11: A Ph.D degree or three years of graduate education leading to such a degree in the safety or occupational health or related fields that included at least 24 semester hours in the following disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.
FOR GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience is outlined below:
Substitution of Experience GS-12: There is no educational substitution at the GS-12 grade level.
If you apply on the basis of education, you must submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements. If specific course work is required to fulfill the eligibility and/or minimum qualification requirements, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit for that course work. See the 'Qualifications and Evaluations' section of this announcement for more details.
If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education - The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees from unauthorized secondary schools or post-secondary institutions that are not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Category A - Best-qualified.
Category B - Well-qualified.
Category C - Qualified.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, & evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops & maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds & different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Communication: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation & spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct & organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience & nature of the information; makes clear & convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, & responds appropriately.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy & relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Technology Application: Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers & computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
– Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) - submit if using education as a basis for qualifying for this position. If so, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, PHD, etc). If specific course work is required to qualify, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit.
OFFICIAL Transcripts MUST BE RECEIVED prior to selection and report date. Reference the “Education Section” for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.
The following documents are required if applicable:
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS)
Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL)
On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application”
The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to Step 7 on: Using DOORS and USAJOBS Help Guide. To sign up for Application Status Updates via email: Click Here for instructions.
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