THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (T5), Position Description Number T5889000 and is part of the AL SAAO, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: AL SAAO, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC S. YARNELL
*THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ARMY TITLE 5 EMPLOYEES ONLY*
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (T5), Position Description Number T5889000 and is part of the AL SAAO, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: AL SAAO, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC S. YARNELL
*THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ARMY TITLE 5 EMPLOYEES ONLY*
1. Serves as the State, Territory, District of Columbia Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in the maintenance of a comprehensive ground and explosives, safety program for the State. Coordinates with senior safety personnel and provides quality actions and plans for the sustainment of State ARNG Safety and Occupational Health Management Systems (ASOHMS) within the broad framework of statutory public law, DOD, Army, and National Guard policy, goals, and objectives. The SOH Specialist executes a complex SO&EH program for a broad occupational field involving a wide variety of changing, high risk operations, environmental conditions, and hazardous materials. Reviews and updates the State SOH Plan to include all applicable Army SOH functional areas. Reviews and updates State safety policy and Standard Operating Procedures for SOH programs. Functional program responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Monitors and evaluates installation SOH functional Safety Programs for effective implementation, to include; Workplace Operations, Workplace safety, Hazard communication programs, Industrial operations (lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection), Emergency planning and response, Safety Training and Education of SOH programs consisting of training needs assessments of subordinate organizations mission and operational needs. Community, Off-Duty Recreation, and Seasonal Safety, Public, family, child, and youth safety, Tactical Operations, Tactical safety, Force mobilization, Transportation Safety, Motor vehicle mishap prevention, Maritime activities, Safe cargo operations, Explosives Safety, Range Safety Operations, Electrical Safety, Fire and Emergency Services Safety, and Contract Safety. (25%)
2. Performs inspections of daily operations and workplaces. Conducts or participates in. Identifies high risk hazardous operations and procedures and ensures mitigation countermeasures are effective. Performs inspections, assessments, and surveys of daily safety and occupational health operations and workplaces requiring a degree of physical exertion and considerable standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, lifting of moderately heavy objects, reaching or similar movements. (25%)
3. Conducts safety education. Prepares and distributes safety promotional and informative materials to maintain safety awareness. Prepares and conducts briefings, meetings, training classes, and associated functions. Determines safety education requirements for individuals or groups. Develops training plans to ensure worker qualification and competency. Prepares and conducts general and specialized training courses for supervisors, collateral duty representatives, labor union representatives, safety committees, and employees on safety related matters. Participates in safety committee meetings to answer questions and provide recommendations. Provides safety consultation to directors, supervisors, managers, workers, and unions on safety requirements and procedures; investigations of mishaps; survey actions, and mishap prevention. (15%)
4. Performs or participates in mishap investigations involving Army personnel, equipment, property, or operations. Utilizes the Army Safety Information Management System (ASMIS) to upload mishap reports. Interviews witnesses and supervisors to gather factual data. Identifies elements contributing to human and machine failure which may lead to injury or property damage. Assesses and analyzes findings and prepares reports including recommendations to reduce, eliminate, or control the hazards and minimize the potential of recurrence. (15%)
5. Reviews purchase, service, and construction contracts. Reviews drawings and specifications for new construction and building alterations to determine the degree of compliance with standards and regulatory criteria. Recommends procedures to control or eliminate hazardous operations or conditions. Prepares safety criteria applicable to the contracts. Reviews contract proposals, statements of work, performance work statements, local purchase requests, and work requests for inclusion of safety criteria. (10%)
6. Coordinates with external agencies and prepares and revises safety instructions, guides, and taskers that are relevant to higher Army headquarters, States, contractor, and subordinate installation employees. Investigates claims for Environmental Differential/Hazardous Differential Pay and prepares findings. Develops training material for specific external installation problems. Conducts safety training for supervisors and employees in accordance with all applicable regulations. Provides written material such as charts, mishap analysis and instruction guides. (10%)
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training performing periodic/unscheduled inspections of base facilities, warehouses, and equipment maintenance operations and evaluated compliance with applicable regulations and hazard system. Recommended measures and methods to correct safety and occupational health deficiencies. Participated in planning for testing of munitions, and assured integration of explosive safety criteria in testing procedures. Reviewed test implementation directives for inclusion of appropriate safety criteria. Prepared supplements to regulations and manuals for aircraft weapons safety and developed local regulations defining applicable mishap prevention procedures.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts, and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045111
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AL SAAO
1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr
MONTGOMERY, AL 36109
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts, and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045111
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AL SAAO
1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr
MONTGOMERY, AL 36109
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
