Safety Technician

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the 18 FSS Facilities Management Office, on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Learn more about this agency Duties Under the guidance of the Safety Program Administrator, inspects and evaluates operations to detect unsafe/unhealthy conditions and ensures compliance with applicable safety and health laws, regulations, and standards. Schedules, conducts and documents required quarterly facility safety inspections on assigned facilities and takes appropriate action to promptly correct safety related hazards and/or violations in accordance with established policies and procedures. Records and reports all findings to the Safety Program Administrator and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure all negative findings have been addressed as required. During this process, ensures facility managers are inspecting and reporting maintenance problems in a timely manner throughout the year. Provides documentation of unreported problems to the supervisor and ensures appropriate actions are taken to correct problems and deficiencies. Assists with investigating on-the-job accidents involving all 18 FSS personnel and reports findings to the Safety Program Administrator. Assures that all on-base accidents/incidents in the unit reported promptly to the base ground safety office, and the civilian personnel office (CPO). Under the guidance of the Safety Program Administrator, engages in preventative safety measures such as safety training and/or remedial training of on-site personnel, as appropriate, conducts accident investigations and performs root cause analysis of workplace injuries in order to prevent repeat accidents. Tracks near misses of incidents that can lead to recordable. Works closely with program and facility managers to correct issues and potential incidents associated with maintenance of equipment, facilities and/or unsafe behaviors of staff. Conducts spot inspections of high interest areas including Kadena Marina, Kadena Auto Skills, Banyan Tree Club Complex, Club & Restaurant complexes, and Services Maintenance and Construction Operation. Assists supervisors in the administration of shop safety program. Conducts annual ground safety inspections with Safety Program Administrator and staff of the 18th Wing Safety Office. May assist in conducting 18 FSS monthly safety meeting. Maintains records and work requests on the maintenance and safety of each FSS facility. Opens, closes, reassigns, and issues work requests. Maintains effective liaison with all work center and facility managers. Communicates the status of the pending requests to the appropriate parties. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12954873 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone residing in Okinawa, Japan. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/13/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based ActionFamily Member PreferenceMilitary Spouse PreferenceOutside Applicant VeteranSpouse/Widow/Parent of VeteranTransition Hiring PreferenceIn 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. Qualifying Experience: Experience working in maintenance, a construction environment, and overall basic knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Practices and/or familiarity with Base Safety Regulations. Must obtain and maintain a SOFA driver's license. Knowledge of safety and occupational health concepts, principles, practices, procedures, techniques, standards, orders, and directives. Base Safety certification highly desirable but not required. Ability and experience in performing mishap investigations and other investigations related to unsafe practices, identifying/analyzing causal factors, and recommending actions to prevent recurrences. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare and present reports, briefings, and investigation results to all levels of the organization. Position of trust. Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a Tier Level 1 background investigation. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions. 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 Review our benefits