Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Inspector)

Summary NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. The Gaithersburg Safety, Health and Environment Division is seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Inspector) to conduct workplace inspections and manage safety programs Learn more about this agency Duties As a Safety Inspector, you will perform a variety of occupational safety and health duties in support of a research-focused environment. Duties vary by grade level. At the ZA-III level, you will: Conduct workplace safety inspections. Identify hazards in the workplace and develop recommendations to mitigate hazards. Manage assigned safety program(s). At the ZA-IV level, you will: Inspect facilities associated with a research institution to identify safety hazards independently. Provide expert-level recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards in laboratories, construction sites, and machine shops. Apply expert knowledge to manage assigned agency-wide technical occupational safety and health programs by interpreting codes, analyzing compliance status, developing training, and compiling improvement plans for assigned safety programs. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination Bargaining Unit Position: No Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable Qualifications In order to qualify at the ZA-III level, applicants must possess: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Experience with safety programs in scientific, construction, and facility environments. 2. Experience applying safety protocols and procedures regarding occupational safety and health with demonstrated experience persuading and influencing others to comply. In order to qualify at the ZA-IV level, applicants must possess: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13(ZA-III at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Experience applying OSH regulations in scientific, construction, and machine shop environments 2. Experience abating hazards and inspecting safety equipment with an emphasis on cranes, rigging, fall protection systems, and machine shops 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds Reaching above shoulder Walking 1 hour Standing 1 hour Ability to distinguish basic colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: Outside and inside NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.