Safety and Occupational Health Specialist.

Duties Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

GS-09

Assisting with research and development of written analyses of regulatory issues involving construction workplace safety. Assisting with development of construction standards and related projects. Assisting with development of written and oral briefing materials to support policy determinations. Assisting with development of responses to questions from stakeholders and the public. Attending public hearings and trade conferences to obtain information related to construction safety.

GS-11

Conducting research and developing written analyses of regulatory issues involving construction workplace safety. Developing construction safety standards and related policy. Preparing written and oral presentations to support rulemaking and projects. Providing technical regulatory guidance and assistance to construction industry stakeholders, governmental entities, and the public. Providing technical assistance, program and policy recommendations, and guidance to OSHA National Office and field personnel. Requirements Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be at least 16 years old. Candidate may be required to complete a probationary period if necessary. Candidate must obtain the necessary security/investigation level. Requires a drug test prior to appointment at the GS-11 and GS-12 levels. Qualifications Applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the Specialized Experience requirements for the Safety and Occupational Health Specialist position. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) Undergraduate or graduate education in safety or occupational health fields, or a degree in a related discipline that includes at least 24 semester hours in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, or industrial psychology. Or equivalent experience in safety and occupational health. Specialized Experience Managing safety or occupational health program elements. Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management. Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters involving occupational safety and health requirements. Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards. Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards. Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards. Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and identifying potential new hazards. Training workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. Working in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, or occupational health nurse. Additional Qualifications for GS-09 Conducting research and developing written analyses of information. Assisting with review of policy, guidance, and outreach materials. Assisting with creating documents and briefing materials in support of policy determinations. Additional Qualifications for GS-11 Conducting research and developing written analyses of information for rulemaking. Assisting with initial drafts of standards and supporting documents for rulemaking and related guidance policies. Writing compliance guidance, enforcement policies, and/or outreach materials. Providing technical guidance regarding construction standards and policy. Creating briefing materials in support of policy determinations. Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statements The Fair Chance Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional offer of employment. All applicants are eligible for reasonable accommodations as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration