About the Position: Serves as a senior safety and occupational health specialist within headquarters of a Major Subordinate Command (MSC) of the Army Materiel Command (AMC). Provides technical assistance and management guidance on all aspects of the overall MSC Safety and Occupational Health Program.

Duties

Assists the Commander and Safety Director in managing the Command’s Safety Program, providing technical advice and assistance to Command staff, subordinate Commanders/Directors and safety professionals, ensuring safety program goals are achieved Responsible for the planning, development, organization, administration, review and evaluation of the comprehensive safety and occupational health management system (SOHMS) Implements and enforces safety policies, procedures and plans that aid in reducing the risk of death or injury to soldiers and civilians, damage to vehicles, equipment, and property due to mishaps Collects and manages OSH and accident data and information systems which generate compliance, mishap, injury and illness data for the Command and subordinate installations and activities world-wide Performs a wide range of tasks associated with the safety verification of processes, systems, equipment, facilities, and operations Conducts and completes special assignments which typically involve highly technical and complex safety problems having high visibility

Requirements

• Secret Clearance
• Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 20%
• CP12 Certification within 12 months of appointment
• Work with or in close proximity to toxic industrial material
• Work requires special safety precautions and/or protective clothing and equipment
• Obtain and maintain valid state Driver's License
• Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds
• One year probationary period, unless already completed

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 equivalent to the GS-11/NH-02 in the Federal service which includes 1) Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards; and 2) Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures; and 3) Collects OSH and accident data and information You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsSafety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard IdentificationTechnical Competence

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address GN-W4GVAA HQ COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS CMD DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk