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Safety & Occupational Health Manager (Regional Safety Administrator)

Department of Justice
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/04/2026 to 03/25/2026
Salary
$117,284 to - $152,471 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Philadelphia, PA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for work related issues.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NER-2026-0159
Control number
859859700

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Clarification from the agency

• BOP Employees nationwide • DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area. • Duty Location: Northeast Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA

Duties

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Serves as a Regional Safety Administrator (RSA) for a region and is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating occupational safety and environmental health, life safety, fire protection and control, and environmental awareness programs for the region.

Serves as technical advisor to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, other regional administrators, institution Wardens and their staff, and environmental & safety compliance administrators in the areas of safety, fire protection, environmental health and other safety related matters. Recognized as the occupational safety and environmental resource within the region.

Reports to and advises the Regional Director on occupational safety, fire safety, and environmental issues.

Provides assistance and guidance to facilities within the region regarding their efforts toward managing a safe and clean working/living environment for staff and inmates.

Ensures the effectiveness and uniformity of environmental & safety compliance programs in the region by monitoring program reviews and technical assistance visits provided to institutions by the National Environmental & Safety Compliance Branch.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

  • 1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
  • 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
  • 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, experience must be in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Some examples of the qualifying specialized experience are:

  • Experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of loss control, fire and safety, pest control technology, asbestos abatement/maintenance, hazardous materials management, environmental health and sanitation, and environmental regulations.
  • Experience in analyzing information, developing goals and objectives, preparing safety policies, procedures and guidelines, organizing and executing program budget, developing safety training curriculum and reviewing proposed equipment procurement requests to insure the inclusion of necessary safety features.
  • Experience in applying laws, regulations, codes, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to evaluate, advise on, or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and environmental health requirements.
  • Experience in inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established occupational safety and environmental health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Additional information

The representative rate for this position is $129,013 per annum ($61.82 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:

A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II".  If you have not completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II", you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.

If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee, you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II" to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment. 

This is a secondary law enforcement coverage position. Individuals that DO NOT have three years of law enforcement coverage gained in a primary law enforcement position by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, will not be eligible for this position.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Exceptions may apply. See 5 CFR part 11.

Applicant may be subject to an interview.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.  If your selections are not supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application:

  • Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile;
  • Your responses to the eligibility questions;
  • Your responses to the online assessment;
  • Your supporting documentation, if required.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?

The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:

  • Ability to communicate orally.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Knowledge of life safety codes as they apply to building design and life safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of policy and procedures within the Safety program, including workers' compensation and fire protection areas.
  • Ability to interpret and apply occupational safety and environmental health policy.

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