Safety And Occupational Health Manager

We are seeking a highly qualified Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (GS-12) to lead and enhance safety programs within our organization.

• *About the Role:**

This role involves developing and managing comprehensive safety programs, serving as a technical expert, interpreting regulations, evaluating hazards, and implementing innovative solutions to ensure a safe work environment.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Develop and manage activity-wide safety programs.
• Serve as a technical expert in study groups, resolving safety problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Interpret, apply, and develop safety and occupational health laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or standards.
• Evaluate existing safety programs and inspect workplaces to identify potential hazards.
• Apply safety and occupational health knowledge to effectively reduce or control hazards.
• *Qualifications (GS-12):**

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification paths:

• *1

  Specialized Experience:**

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service, demonstrating:

• Developing and managing comprehensive safety programs.
• Acting as a technical expert in resolving complex safety issues.
• Interpreting, applying, or developing safety and occupational health regulations and policies.
• Evaluating safety programs or conducting workplace hazard inspections.
• Applying safety and occupational health principles to mitigate risks.
• (Note: Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts towards qualification.)*
• *or**
• *2. Individual Occupational Requirements (0018 Series):**

Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education, specialized experience, or certifications, as outlined below:

• **Education:**

* A major study in safety or occupational health fields (e.g., safety, industrial hygiene). * or a degree in another related field supplemented by at least 24 semester hours from disciplines such as safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology. *(Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.)*

• **Specialized Experience (relevant to duties, above GS-5):**

Experience demonstrating the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the role, such as: * Managing safety or occupational health program elements. * Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policies. * Applying S&OH laws, regulations, principles, and procedures to technical matters. * Developing S&OH standards, regulations, and practices to eliminate or control hazards. * Implementing programs to reduce accidents and occupational illnesses. * Analyzing new and existing systems for potential hazards. * Designing or modifying systems to control or eliminate hazards. * Inspecting workplaces for compliance and new hazards. * Providing training on safety and occupational health subjects. * Professional experience in fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, or health physicist.

• **Certifications:**

* Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or a similar certification obtained through a written examination. *(Certifications can contribute to qualifying for various grade levels based on overall qualifications.)*