SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST in the Naval Installations of NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BETHESDA.
Major duties
You will develop and revise safety and occupational health instructions, rules and regulations applicable to operations. You will develop and conduct a comprehensive safety education program through formal training sessions, guest lectures, and supervisor-employee discussions; You will conduct root cause analysis of personal injury and industrial mishaps to identify contributing factors and recommend preventive measures. You will interpret safety directives received from higher authority for compliance with local conditions.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Developing, implementing, and evaluating safety policies, procedures, and training programs. 2) Collaborating with management, supervisors, contractors, engineers, and occupational health professionals to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a culture of safety. 3) Preparing technical reports, presenting findings, and delivering safety training. 4) Assisting in performing site inspections that require walking, standing, climbing, bending, and working in industrial environments with potential exposure to machinery, chemicals, and other occupational hazards. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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