Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Summary

Serves as an Occupational Safety and Health Specialist in the FAA Logistics Center in the Quality Systems Group, EOSH and Facilities Management Team.

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Duties

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Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. The incumbent is responsible for developing planning, administering, evaluating, and controlling a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program for the FAA Logistics Center. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of FAA/MMAC OSH initiatives mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Executive Order 12196, and Title 29 USC Part 1960 (safety and Health Provisions). The work requires independent judgment in the application of the principles, practices and techniques of various safety and health standards such as Occupational Safety and Health Act, American National Standards Institute, National Fire Protection Association, and the Building Operators and Contractors Association Codes and Basic National Building Codes. May serve as a project manager or team leader for large projects and for conducting program studies/evaluations concerning workplace safety.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs. The incumbent conducts risk assessments, job hazard analysis, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) audits, fall protection program management, and incident investigations in accordance with Center Policy, FAA Orders, and other applicable Federal state, and local requirements. Plans, organizes, and administers a scheduled series of comprehensive inspections/analysis of numerous facilities, structures, and workplace operations to identify, analyze and evaluate a variety of hazards. Devises and applies methods and techniques to control or eliminate recognized hazards in the workplace. Assesses program strengths, weaknesses, best practices and develops/recommends improvements to policies, processes and work instructions as required. Incumbent assists in the development of budget requests and justifications. Develops and delivers presentations/briefings to management on assigned areas of responsibility. Provides guidance and training to less experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex difficult problems; and recommending improvements to the MMAC's Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OHSAS 45001) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS 14001).

The incumbent represents the Logistics Center, as an authority, in meetings concerned with safety and occupational health programs. Work is reviewed through status reports and at project completion for conformance to policy and alignment with project or assigned work activity requirements. Participates in developing training programs in safety and occupational health for personnel. Coordinates issues related to new policy issuances, unique/complex problems or program improvements/deficiencies, ISO 14001, OHSAS 45001, ISO 9001 management systems. Makes technical decisions with minimal guidance concerning implementation of MMAC OSH program issues. Work includes technical interpretation of various safety and health standards. Uses computerized software to accomplish documentation, reports, data tracking, and presentations (e.g., Microsoft Office products, Gov Trip, etc.)

Contacts are internal and external, and include but are not limited to, DOT and FAA officials, the Director, Deputy Director, Aeronautical Center OSH Working Group, state and local governments, and contractors. Additional contacts are the Agency EOSH officials, OSH specialists, environmental specialists, industrial hygienists, procurement officials, union officials, supervisors, managers, employees, Federal, State, and City regulatory and compliance authorities, environmental & safety professionals, and professional groups, and labor representatives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
• Physical examination may be required.
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Qualifications

FV-I

To qualify for this position at the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: includes experience implementing an occupational safety and health management system at a complex multi-functional campus; developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing an injury and illness prevention program at a large facility with diverse industrial and business operations; inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, or other systems for compliance to safety and occupational health policies/standards and to identify potential hazards.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications , the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor for this position. This means well qualified candidates will have demonstrated the following:

Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well qualified candidates will possess (1) Experience with the implementation and management of a comprehensive EOSH program and associated hazards at a complex industrial facility (i.e., Industrial Hygiene Experience, Collecting/Interpreting/Reporting hazards information, and other Safety Program experience such as fall protection, lock out-tag out, noise, ergonomics, etc.); and (2) Possession of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

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Physical Requirements: You must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Selectee must pass a pre-employment physical prior to appointment.

Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work history.

FV-J

To qualify for this position at the FV-J (FG/GS-14/15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: includes experience implementing an occupational safety and health management system at a complex multi-functional campus; developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing an injury and illness prevention program at a large facility with diverse industrial and business operations; inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, or other systems for compliance to safety and occupational health policies/standards and to identify potential hazards.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications , the following has been determined to be a Quality Ranking Factor for this position. This means well qualified candidates will have demonstrated the following:

Quality Ranking Factor (QRF): Well qualified candidates will possess (1) Experience with the implementation and management of a comprehensive EOSH program and associated hazards at a complex industrial facility (i.e., Industrial Hygiene Experience, Collecting/Interpreting/Reporting hazards information, and other Safety Program experience such as fall protection, lock out-tag out, noise, ergonomics, etc.); and (2) Possession of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

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Physical Requirements: You must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Selectee must pass a pre-employment physical prior to appointment.

Applicants should include examples of Specialized Experience in their work history.

Education

Information Regarding KSA's:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

NOTES:

1. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.

2. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.

3. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

4. Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization.

5. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)

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