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U.S. Army Forces Command Safety and Occupational Health Manager in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Summary About the Position: Serve as a senior SOH Specialist at the Division level of an Army CBRNE Command. Responsibilities Direct research studies to determine overall analysis of occupational hazards and financial loss. Serves as principal representative and technical advisor on safety matters with primary responsibility for formulating and promulgating Division safety policy and procedures. Responsible for the development of loss control programs that safeguard military tactical and tactical support air and ground operations and associated equipment throughout the Division Area of Operations. Knowledge of occupational safety management principles, principles and procedures and body of laws, regulations and precedent decisions applicable to a variety of routine and high-risk activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes: Developing safety and occupational health standards and regulations to eliminate or control potential hazards; developing specific safety plans and Annexes to training, exercise, and maneuver plans that detail performance requirements; Assist in the development of loss control programs that safeguard military tactical and tactical support air. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-12) position in the federal service. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accident/Mishap and Hazard Investigation and Reporting Communications and Media Compliance Inspection Safety and Health Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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 Career Program (CP) 12 - Safety position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel.