Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

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:

• Experience in reviewing and applying occupational safety and health (OSH) federal regulations, agency policies, and workplace practices as they apply to maintenance/operations and construction activities; to include managing workplace injury process, hazardous materials databases, and reviewing safety plans.
• Experience conducting workplace OSH investigations, annual inspections, and communicating the information to management.
• Experience coordinating and presenting safety training.

In addition to the required specialized experience; all applicants must have a valid U.S. drivers license (uploaded with their application).

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