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Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Special Assistants Office, Safety & Health
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities & the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: located in the Qualifications Section

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/17/2024 to 10/01/2024
Salary
$88,324 to - $114,818 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Lake City, MO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MCGL244324129270HD
Control number
809868800

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Duties

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  • Make recommendations to correct safety and occupational health deficiencies in production operations, construction operations and at the program level.
  • Evaluate new or different safety trends for policy development to control or eliminate hazards to personnel and property.
  • Routinely review, update, and implement a full scope safety program for all installation DoD military and civilian employees to comply with federal regulations.
  • Investigate accidents to determine root cause(s) and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Interpret construction regulation(s) to develop local methods and procedures for compliance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • TDY occasionally required.
  • This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or CP-12 qualified/certified within 24 months of hiring.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver’s license.

Qualifications

About the Position: The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions. This position serves as a government staff Safety and Occupational Health Specialist located at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, which is a subordinate installation of JMC. The position will exercise professional knowledge and independent judgment in identifying hazards, assessing risk, and recommending hazard controls to decision makers.


Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

  • Assessment of risk to personnel and property to develop risk strategies;
  • Develop and recommend safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management to mitigate potential new hazards, and
  • Interpret federal safety construction regulations to develop local procedures for compliance.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This is formerly known as a Fire, Occupational Health & Safety Functional Community / Career Program (CP) 12-position.
  • Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives may, or may not, be authorized.
  • Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses may, or may not, be authorized.
  • This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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