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SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
U.S. Pacific Fleet
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
02/05/2024 to 02/04/2025
Salary
$68,297 to - $107,421 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Naval Station Complex, San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12295671-24-AR
Control number
774702300

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with expertise in OSHA safety Laws, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations, and industrial safety.
  • You will assist the Environmental and Safety Manager for Occupational Safety, Health; and the Environment in the administration of the Navy's ESH Program at SWRMC, San Diego.
  • You will conduct workplace/industrial inspections of SWRMC San Diego facilities.
  • You will inspect and appraise conditions affecting the health and safety of personnel, such as fumes, gases, vapors, radiation, duct, lighting, ventilation, temperature and sanitary conditions to eliminate/ minimize unhealthful and unsafe conditions.
  • You will maintain records of results of inspections, investigations of mishaps and near misses, fires and other safety violations, oil spills and environmental infractions for analysis and corrective.
  • You will compile and analyzes statistical data and prepares charts, tables, and reports.
  • You will identify accident/mishap causes and locate hazards and potential hazards. You will recommend and develop remedial measures.
  • You will monitor and evaluate contractor's conformance to OSHA/EPA regulations and contractual safety/environmental requirements.
  • You will conduct formal investigations of all mishaps and fires related to contracts administered by SWRMC San Diego and makes written reports of findings to the Environmental/Safety Manager.
  • You will review contractually required contractor's Process Control Procedures that are related to health, safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • This position requires the ability to work onboard ships.
  • This position requires the ability to work in small and/or confined spaces.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector planning and conducting inspections for a safety and occupational health program to evaluate current safety procedures and develop recommendations that aim to eliminate environmental accidents, mishaps, and potential hazards.

For the GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector supporting inspections for a safety and occupational health program by identifying hazards and reviewing current safety procedures for the purpose of eliminating environmental accidents, mishaps, and potential hazards.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Safety and Occupational Health Management Series 0018 (opm.gov)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For the GS-11:
Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a major study of 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.
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Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a major study of 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.
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Possession of LL.M., if related
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

For the GS-09:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a major study of 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.
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in a major study of 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.
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Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
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A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Note: Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Additional information

Salary Clarification:
GS-09: $68,297 - $88,786
GS-11: $82,633 - $107,421

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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