Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, with scope of responsibility encompassing Occupational Safety. Learn more about this agency Duties Develop, interpret, revise and implement safety standards specific to the transportation of military munitions by rail, maritime and motor, to ensure alignment with DoD and other federal regulations. Investigate transportation-related accidents involving DoD ammunition and explosives (AE), determine root causes and develop preventive measures to mitigate risk of recurrence. Monitor compliance with federal regulations, including 49 CFR and DoD guidance related to the safe transportation of military munitions. Draft and review policies and procedures to ensure the safe handling, storage, and transport of explosives. Provide technical guidance to subordinate units and commercial carriers to maintain safety standards. Evaluate the effectiveness of commercial motor carrier safety programs, explosives safety programs and transportation systems (e.g., Defense Transportation Tracking System). Recommend and implement improvements to reduce risk and enhance program effectiveness. Assists on all matters/issues relating to the transportation of military munitions, emergency response issues and public safety. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect personnel, infrastructure, and the public. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including military Services, commercial carriers, regulatory agencies, and industry representatives. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the selectee be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes1) Conducting comprehensive compliance audits and safety fitness reviews of commercial motor carriers to ensure strict adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of War (DoW) regulations regarding the safe transportation of permitted hazardous materials, specifically Class 1 explosives; 2) Interpreting policy for the safe transportation of hazardous and explosive materials; 3) Investigating commercial transportation-related accidents, incidents, or regulatory violations involving hazardous materials to determine root causes and identify systemic safety failures; 4) Developing and enforcing corrective action plans, and providing targeted recommendations to carriers and internal stakeholders to mitigate operational risks and prevent the recurrence of accidents; AND 5) Analyzing motor carrier safety performance data (e.g., SMS/CSA scores, out-of-service rates, inspection reports) to assess carrier suitability and authorize or deny their use for DoW Explosives freight operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Safety and Occupational Health Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. 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. 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