SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/safety-and-occupational-health-management-series-0018/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of safety and technical safety ability sufficient to provide leadership at the national level in the development of safety standards; a broad and expert knowledge of operations performed by all major commands, direct reporting units and forward operating agencies, in addition to technical safety knowledge of allied field, such as civil engineering, fire protection, bioenvironmental engineering and occupational health services. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of DoW safety frameworks to provide the Chief, Air and Occupational Force Occupational Safety Manager and Chief of Safety with authoritative technical evaluations that impact mission readiness across the enterprise. 2. Skill in originating, developing, and pioneering new safety methodologies, policies, and standards that have nationwide or international application. 3. Skill in evaluating complex, undefined variables and incomplete data sets to uncover systemic hazards with the ability to perform precedent-setting risk analyses and formulate authoritative, conclusive safety recommendations for senior leaders. 4. Skill in interpreting broad and often ambiguous federal laws, regulations, and executive orders to develop and implement new, agency-specific occupational safety policies and criteria. 5. Ability to effectively advise, influence, and negotiate with senior military and civilian leaders on significant and controversial safety issues to achieve consensus and acceptance of recommendations. 6. Ability to lead and chair high-level working groups and committees comprised of diverse technical experts and senior leaders from multiple government agencies and international partners. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: 1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays. 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 3. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 4. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position. ???????5. A safety certification through an accredited Professional Safety Organization is highly desired. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.