Recent Graduate Safety Engineer

Summary

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This is an appointment under the DOL Recent Graduates program. The program duration is one year. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agencys discretion the appointee may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service.

Selectees must report in person to the Jackson Baton Rouge or Little Rock Area Offices.

Duties

Major Duties include but are not limited to the following:

GS-07:

• Assists in planning and conducting portions or limited inspections or compliance reviews (or independently conducts inspections of business establishments and worksites whose operations are generally characterized by the presence of moderately stable low-risk processes or some higher hazards or unsafe working conditions or technically difficult operations which are covered by specific written guidelines) in establishments and worksites.
• Prepares final report or assigned portion of report showing apparent violations and recommends penalties and abatement dates. Recommends strategies and techniques for resolving unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Conducts research assignments using internet technology to prepare for onsite inspections or in response to requests for information.
• Assists in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees.

GS-09:

• Inspects worksites machine and equipment operations environmental conditions work practices protective devices and equipment and safety procedures. Records and photographs apparent violations of standards for use as evidence of existing hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Assists agency attorneys in the preparation of evidence supporting the agencys findings of safety and occupational health violations where the employer contests the inspection results.
• Studies records and files covering mishaps injuries and equipment maintenance data. Reviews safety activities for evidence of compliance with prescribed safety requirements.
• Interviews supervisors and employees for information on specific working conditions to evaluate the total worksite environment. Documents ongoing case files with relevant documentation to support a legally sufficient case.
• Communicates with various parties at inspected worksites. Assists in investigating mishaps resulting in fatalities or injuries and serious incidents.

As the employee progresses the assignments will become more difficult and complex with less supervision.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 16 years.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• The entire duration of the Recent Graduate Appointment constitutes a trial period.
• Subject to a drug test prior to appointment at GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels.
• Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
• This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• You will be required to lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Requires a valid drivers license.
• Appointees must sign a DOL Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement.

Qualifications

Applicants must have graduated within the past two years (with an associate bachelor master professional doctorate diploma vocational technical degree or certificate etc.) from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical educational program including registered Apprenticeship Programs Peace Corps AmeriCorps Job Corps Climate Corps).

THIS POSITION HAS A BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THIS REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Basic Requirements:

A. Degree : Engineering. To be acceptable the program must: (1) lead to a bachelors degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics such as optics heat transfer soil mechanics or electronics

OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education training and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering and (2) a good understanding both theoretical and practical of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) Engineer in Training (EIT)1 or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State the District of Columbia Guam or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g. State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example an applicant who attains registration through a State Boards eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States the District of Columbia Guam and Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical mathematical and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelors degree in an appropriate scientific field e.g. engineering technology physics chemistry architecture computer science mathematics hydrology or geology may be accepted in lieu of a bachelors degree in engineering provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience e.g. in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.)

You must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements listed above and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Recent Graduate - Safety Engineer as described below.

At the GS-07 level: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement applicants must have at least 52 weeks specialized experience at the next lower level in the normal career progression of the position being filled. When compared to Federal experience this experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-05. This experience may have been gained either in the Federal or private sectors. Resumes should reflect the majority but is not limited to the following specialized experience listed below:

• Review prior inspection records to gain a practical understanding of hazardous or unsafe conditions.
• Assist in analyzing work processes to verify conditions meet OSHA rules and regulations.
• Assist in identifying occupational health hazards in various work settings to eliminate safety risks.

OR

Education : One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement in a bachelors degree program. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience : A qualifying combination of education and competencies as described below.

At the GS-09 level: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement applicants must have at least 52 weeks specialized experience at the next lower level in the normal career progression of the position being filled. When compared to Federal experience this experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-07. This experience may have been gained either in the Federal or Private sectors. Resumes should reflect the majority but is not limited to the following specialized experience listed below:

• Assist in conducting a portion of an investigation to identify unsafe working conditions.
• Audit accident and injury records or safety plans to verify documentation meets OSHA rules and regulations.
• Prepare reports or portions of reports to show OSHA violations discovered during inspections.

OR

Education : completed a Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position such as experience with assisting in identifying and evaluating health hazards; surveys assessing understanding and investigating health problems determining the probable cause and recommending solutions. ( Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. )

OR

Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience as described below.

Combining Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the basic education requirement an equivalent combination of successfully completed related graduate (GS-09) level education and specialized experience as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement can be used to meet the total experience requirements for this position. For more information please click here ( Application of Qualification Standard/Option 5).

If you wish to use your education as a basis for meeting the eligibility and/or minimum qualification requirements for this position you must submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements. If specific course work is required to fulfill the eligibility and/or minimum qualification requirements you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit for that course work. See the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement for more details.

Education

To be eligible for an appointment you must meet requirement A or B.

A. Completed all requirements for a diploma associate bachelor master professional doctorate vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical education program (including registered Apprenticeship Programs Peace Corps AmeriCorps Job Corps Climate Corps) within the previous two years;

OR

B. Was released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years where the applicant is a veteran who due to a military service obligation was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of his/her degree or certificate requirements provided that not more than six years have transpired since the applicant completed the requirements for a degree or certification. You must submit an academic transcript from your academic institution showing the date that you most recently completed the academic requirements described above.

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Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

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The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers improve working conditions expand high-quality employment opportunities and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

This appointment is under the DOL Recent Graduates program. The program duration is one year.
The appointee must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for conversion to a permanent position in the competitive service upon completion of the program.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities systems information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area the position will be included in the Local 12 AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.

Career Ladder Promotion Information

Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level meet all the performance requirements and the supervisors recommendation to the next grade.

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

For more information click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

Based on agency needs additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agencys complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.

Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

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.

Required Experience:

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